1/2 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vinegar
1 1/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. rolled oats

Beat shortening and sugars until creamy. Blend in egg and flavorings. Dissolve soda in vinegar. Add to creamed mixture. Sift flour with salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats. For ease in handling, chill dough for about 1 hour. Roll dough to form 1 inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with bottom of a glass tumbler dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes.