3/4 c. flour
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. melted shortening
1/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix and sift the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices; add rolled oats and nuts; add remaining ingredients and blend well. Chill dough thoroughly. Place teaspoonfuls of the dough about 3 inches apart on a greased and floured baking sheet; bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool for 3 or 4 minutes before removing from pan with a spatula. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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