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Crunchy Oat Cookies




List of Ingredients



• 2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
  
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
  
• 2 cups firmly packed golden brown sugar
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 tsp cider vinegar
  
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 3 cups rolled oats
  
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• sugar
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
2. Using electric mixer; cream shortening, butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in egg, vinegar, baking soda and salt. Mix in oats, then flour.
   
3. Form dough into 1 1/2" balls. Space balls 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Dip flat-bottom glass into sugar. Press glass onto dough ball and flatten into 1/3" thick cookie. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
   
4. Bake until just golden brown on edges, about 16 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool completely.
   






Final Comments


Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Store cookies in airtight container.

Makes 3 dozen.