Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Cookies
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           shsortening
   1      cup           granulated sugar
   1      cup           packed brown sugar
   2                    eggs
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/2  cup           finely chopped walnuts
   1 1/2  cups          quick-cooking rolled oats*
 

Preparation:

* TO MAKE QUICK COOKING OUT OF OLD-FASHIONED-WHIZ IN BLENDER FOR A FEW SECONDS TO BREAK INTO SMALLER PIECES Cream together shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, add vanilla. Thoroughly stir together flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and walnuts. Shape dough into two 8-inch rolls. Wrap in waxed paper or clear plastic wrap. Chill thoroughly. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen. Notes: For making square cookies, pack dough into any empty foil, waxed paper or platic wrap box lined with foil. Boy, I sure have plenty of those!!