Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

In a large bowl cream together the shortening white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the orange zest molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.

Divide the dough into halves and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.