Margie's Shortbread Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
4. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place them onto ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Oatmeal cookies were first created in the 19th century.
• Oatmeal is a great source of fiber, protein and healthy carbohydrates.
• This recipe is a variation of the popular margie-s-shortbread-oatmeal-cookies.