Description

These wonderful cookies are simple to make but oh, so good! They are soft and chewy but still crisp. If you would like make them with your favorite nuts, raisins or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

• 1 c. butter flavored shortening
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• i t. vanilla
• 3 c. quick-cooking oats
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1/4 t. ground nutmeg (freshly grated makes a big difference!)
• 1/4 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 c. pecans or walnuts, finely chopped, optional

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening with granulated and brown sugars until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs together; add vanilla; stir to combine. Add to the shortening and sugar mixture; mix well.