Colonial Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup each raisins and walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. 1Cream shortening and sugar, add egg yolk, and cream.
2. 2Scald rolled oats with boiling water and add to first mixture with flour sifted and mixed with baking soda, salt, fruit and nuts. Add vanilla.
3. 3Chill and roll out. Have the dough as soft as can be handled. Using less flour if necessary.
4. 4Bake in a moderate oven, in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Keep in a crock. These cookies improve with age.