1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk
2 c. Quaker Oats, uncooked (either old fashioned or quick oats)

Step 1: Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add shortening, sugars, egg, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Step 2: Fold in oats.

Step 3: Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

VARIATIONS:

CHOCOLATE CHIP: Add 6 ounce package chocolate chips in Step 2.

PEANUTS: Add 1 cup peanuts to Step 2.

DATES: Add 1 cup chopped dates to Step 2.

RAISIN SPICE: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg with dry ingredients and omit vanilla and add 1 cup raisins.

ORANGE COCONUT: Substitute orange juice for milk, omit vanilla. Add 1 teaspoon grated orange rind and 1/2 cup coconut.

GUM DROPS: Add 1/2 cup chopped gum drops to Step 2.