Pecan Oaties

36 Servings

1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1 c flour
1/2 c shortening
6 T brown sugar
6 T white sugar
1 ea egg
1 T vanilla
1 c oatmeal
1/2 c pecans, chopped

Sift salt, flour, and soda. Cream shortening.
Add sugars a little at a time; cream after each addition till fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla. Beat well.
Add sifted ingredients.
Add oats and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoon on greased cookie sheet (flatten with fork or wet glass). Bake at 350 or 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute on pan. Remove to rack.

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