Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups shortening
• 5 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in molasses and vanilla. combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• 2 drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. remove to wire racks to cool yield: about 13 dozen.