Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 c. shortening

1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/3 c. milk

Beat until creamed then add:

3 cups quick oats

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix at low speed just until blended. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls unto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

We add different extras to the cookie base, this time we did milk chocolate chips and toasted coconut and they were really yummy. Other yummy versions:

butterscotch chips

mini peanut butter cups

white chocolate chips with macadamia nuts

raisins

m&m’s

white chocolate and dried cranberry

chocolate, mini marshmallows, and chopped almonds

You really can’t go wrong. Enjoy!

Favoritefamilyrecipes.com