2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. dry oatmeal
2 tbsp. milk
1/3 tsp. orange flavoring

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and flavoring spices. Add butter, sugar, milk, eggs and vanilla. Beat and stir in oats. Will be stiff. Roll on floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut shapes and bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.

For cookie paint - If desired mix egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water. Divide into sections of muffin tin and mix with drops of food coloring. Use small brushes, paint cookies before baking. Or use decorator icing to frost cookies, or cookie can be left plain if desired.