DESSERT RECIPE: Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

1/2-cup shortening
1-cup sugar
1/2-cup brown sugar
1-egg
1-tsp lemon rind
1/4-cup lemon juice
3/4-cup flour
1/2-tsp baking soda
1/2-tsp salt
1-1/2-cups rolled oats

Cream shortening and white sugar, and then add brown sugar & mix
Add egg, and beat until light
Add lemon rind & juices
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt
Add gradually to creamed mixture
Mix in rolled oats
Drop onto greased cookie sheet
Bake in 375* oven for 10-12 minutes

Makes 5 dozen

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