Recipe: Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies (slice and bake)

OATMEAL REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats

Beat shortening in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour and rolled oats with a wooden spoon.

Divide dough into thirds; shape each portion into an 8-inch long roll. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight or until firm.

TO BAKE THE COOKIES:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.

Remove one roll from refrigerator. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place slices 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheet.

Bake in 375 oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks and cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes about 90
Source: Better Homes and Gardens