World’s Best Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until blended. Mix in oats and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove cookies to wire racks and allow to cool.