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Poor Man Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup shortening, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Combine soda and water, then stir in other ingredients and mix well. Roll into walnut size balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
40 cookies
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
The name comes from the fact that there are no eggs, milk, or nuts in these cookies. None-the-less, they are rich in taste!

 

 

 

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