How to Make Delicious Cookies That Are Easy to Ship to Soldiers, Kids at College, Etc - #5

How to Make Delicious Cookies That Are Easy to Ship to Soldiers, Kids at College, Etc - #5 These old fashion cookie recipes are perfect for lunchboxes, after school treats, or just because. They are also great for shipping to the kids away at school, soldiers in the US or overseas, out-of-state grandparents, etc. Today's recipes include Old Timey Oatmeal Cookies that also offers a variation for making Oatmeal-Raisin cookies. Geraldine's Fudge Cookies are just a simple old-fashion chocolate cookie that is sure to please chocoholics everywhere. These cookies are so easy they are perfect for the kids to help with. This is especially important to children who can help make something to send to parents who are away in the military.

OLD TIMEY OATMEAL COOKIES This recipe is so old, I don't know where it came from. 3/4 cup lard (or shortening) 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 3 cups uncooked oats Beat the lard (or shortening), brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture; blend well. Stir in the oats and drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes. Variation: You could add 3/4 cup raisins for Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies. GERALDINE'S FUDGE COOKIES 1 cup flour 4 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, melted In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, and sugar together. Stir in the eggs, vanilla, and butter. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Enjoy! How to Make Delicious Cookies That Are Easy to Ship to Soldiers, Kids at College, Etc - #5