Mother's Oatmeal Crispies

Have been using this recipe for years for my cookie baskets during the holidays as well as sending to my brother when he was overseas. It is a basic,good refrigerator cookie dough that travels well.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 60

Ingredients

• 1  cup  softened butter
• 1  cup light brown sugar
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans or 1⁄2 cup walnuts

Directions

1. Cream butter.
2. Add sugars; mix well.
3. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
4. Add flour, soda, salt, oatmeal and nuts and mix well.
5. Shape into rolls on waxed paper.
6. Chill in refrigerator or freezer.
7. Slice 1/4-inch thick.
8. Bake 10 minutes at 350°F.
9. Yield: 5 dozen cookies.