OATMEAL CRISPIES

OATMEAL CRISPIES

 Cream well:

                        1 C. lard, creamed (no substitutes)

                        1 C. brown sugar

                        1 C. white sugar

Add and mix well:

                        2 eggs, well beaten

                        1 tsp. vanilla

Sift and add:

                        1 1/ 2 C. flour

                        1 tsp. salt

                        1 tsp. soda - blend well

Add:

                        3 C. oatmeal

                        1/ 2 C. chopped nuts or coconut or chocolate chips or all three.

Form in rolls and chill.  Slice and bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.  Or drop by tspful on ungreased sheet.  Let cool a little before removing from pan.