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Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

Betty Rudeen
An old classic recipe from Thelma’s recipe box and still a favorite! Lisa also sent in this recipe and says, “This is one (of many!) of David’s favorite cookies.”
Ingredients Instructions

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions
 

  1. Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each. Sift flour, salt and soda; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal, vanilla, and nuts. Shape into 2 inch rolls; chill. Cut in thin slices, bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Makes 9 dozen cookies.