Oatmeal Cookie Mix I Recipe

In a large bowl stir together the flour baking powder salt brown sugar and oats. Blend in the shortening so that it is fully absorbed. Store this mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 8 weeks in a cool dry place. Prepare cookies from the mix using the following recipe.

Use: 2 cups of cookie mix 1 egg beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of chocolate chips coconut raisins or nuts. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl stir together the cookie mix egg vanilla and the additions of your choice. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks. makes about 2 dozen.