Mix:

3 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt

Cut in 1 cup shortening until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in 3 cups "Quaker Oats". Store in a tightly covered container.

To make 2 dozen cookies:

Combine:

1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir in 2 cups dry mix. Drop dough by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated 375 oven for 10-12 minutes. Yield: 8 dozen cookies.

You may add 1/2 cup raisins, dates, chocolate chips or nuts.