Lace Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening with sugar.
2. 2
   Add beaten egg, oatmeal, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and almonds.
3. 3
   Drop by one-half teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet with plenty of room because they spread.
4. 4
   Bake about 6 minutes at 375°.
5. 5
   Let cool about 1 minute on sheet.
6. 6
   Then remove quickly and roll in powdered sugar.
7. 7
   Very fragile and best to bake only one sheet at a time.
8. 8
   Dough can be refrigerated or frozen and used in parts.
9. 9
   Makes about 11 dozen.