2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. quick cooking oats
1 1/2 c. all-purpose or wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt

Mix brown sugar, buttermilk, shortening and vanilla. Stir in the rest of ingredients. make 1 inch balls on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten cookies with glass bottom dipped in water. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 7 dozen cookies.