Oatmeal nut crispies

7 dozen

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Shortening
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Sugar, brown; firmly packed
2 Eggs; slightly beaten
1 teaspoon Lemon extract
1½ cup Flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon Soad
½ teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon, ground
3 cups Oats, quick-cooking; uncookd
½ cup Pecans; chopped

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add lemon extract, beating well.

Combine flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in oats and pecans.

Shape dough into 2 long rolls, 2 inches in diameter; wrap each in waxed paper, and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.

Unwrap rolls, and cut into ¼" slices; place 2 to 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, October 1980. Typos by Nancy Coleman. Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 11-02-94

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