Mom’s Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

    Bake @ 375degrees for 8-10 min. About 7 dozen

•      2c packed brown sugar      
•      1c shortening
•      1/2c buttermilk
•      1t vanilla
•      Mix together, stir in remaining ingredients
•      4c oats
•      1 3/4c white or whole wheat flour
•      1t baking soda
•      3/4t salt

Shape dough into 1” balls. Place about 3” apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies w/ bottom of glass dipped in water. Bake until golden brown.

     Variation: Add boiled raisins (1 cup raisins with just enough water to cover, cooked in microwave until soft)