Ingredients
1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
