There are many recipes for oatmeal cookies, but an old-fashioned recipe would likely include rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and baking soda. Some recipes may also include raisins, nuts, or spices.

MIX SHORTENING, SUGAR, EGGS AND VANILLA.
MEASURE FLOUR BY DIPPING METHOD.
ADD SALT, SODA, SPICES AND BAKING POWDER TO FLOUR, STIRRING TO MIX.
BLEND FLOUR MIX TO SHORTENING MIXTURE.
ADD ROLLED OATS.
MIXTURE MAY NEEDABOUT 1/4 CUP WATER ADDED.
HEAT OVEN TO 4000F.
DROP DOUGH BY SPOONFULS ONTO COOKIE SHEETS.
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Directions
MIX SHORTENING, SUGAR, EGGS AND VANILLA.
MEASURE FLOUR BY DIPPING METHOD.
ADD SALT, SODA, SPICES AND BAKING POWDER TO FLOUR, STIRRING TO MIX.
BLEND FLOUR MIX TO SHORTENING MIXTURE.
ADD ROLLED OATS.
MIXTURE MAY NEEDABOUT 1/4 CUP WATER ADDED.
HEAT OVEN TO 4000F.
DROP DOUGH BY SPOONFULS ONTO COOKIE SHEETS.