1 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. quick oatmeal
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Sift together flour, white sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add brown sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in oatmeal and walnuts.

Form dough into small balls and dip into additional sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.