- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick oatmeal
Cream sugar, shortening and peanut butter; add eggs; mix well. Blend in milk and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, salt and oatmeal; add to mixture. Add chocolate or butterscotch chips or nuts as desired. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes.