Oatmeal Cookies

This is a quick mix to a tasty cookie. I hope you enjoy the taste as much as I did.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Yields: 150 cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup shortening
• 3  cups quick-cooking oats
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped pecans, if desired

Directions

1. Combine the first five ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbly.
2. Add oats and mix well.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
4. TO PREPARE COOKIES: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups cookie mix, egg, milk and vanilla, mix well.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
6. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
7. BAKE: At 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.