Description

These vegetarian, no egg cookies became popular during the Great Depression when eggs and dairy products were in short supply. They're made with simple ingredients that are most likely in your pantry. They have crispy edges, chewy centers and a rich nutty

Ingredients

• 1 c. shortening
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1/4 t. salt
• 2 c. rolled oats

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease baking sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together shortening and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt together; gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well. Fold in oats.