Grandma Johnson’s Oatmeal Cookies

Beat together until creamy:

2 c shortening

1 ½ c brown sugar

1 ½ c sugar

Add:

2 T vanilla

4 eggs

Beat again.

Mix together in separate bowl:

3 c flour

2 t salt

Also in separate cup mix:

2 T hot water

2 t baking soda

Stir until soda is dissolved.

Add ½ flour to cream mixture, then ½ soda water. Mix.

Add other ½ flour and soda water. Mix.

Add 4 c quick oats.  Mix.

Add chocolate chips or nuts or raisins if desired.

Drop by round teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.  

Enjoy!

*This makes a large batch of cookies.  The dough freezes well if you don’t use it all, or you can ½ the recipe too!