Oat Crisps

This is a light buttery cookie that I enjoy. I belive the recipe originated from the book "Favorite Homemade Cookies and Candies." They can be a little messy when forming into balls, but I think they're worth it.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2⁄3 cup oatmeal

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Sift the flour, salt, and soda into the creamed mixture and mix well.
4. With floured hands, roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and roll in oatmeal to coat.
5. Placed on greased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until light golden.
7. Cool on a wire rack.