Oatmeal Chip Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Recipe

• 1 1. in a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. beat in the molasses, egg and vanilla. combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. gradually add to the creamed mixture. stir in the chocolate chips.
• 2 2. roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. cool on sheet for 5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.