OATMEAL CRUNCHIES COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375; use ungreased cookie sheets.
• In a bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla; beat well.
• Stir the flour mixture into the shortening mixture, blend well.
• Stir in the rolled oats and walnuts, if desired.
• Form the dough into small balls about the size of a quarter, or a little smaller.
• Dip the tops of the cookies in a little additional granulated sugar; place on the ungreased cookie sheets, sugared side up, about 2" apart.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.