Margie Lenz adapted this recipe from cookies that she used to make when she cooked at school.
4 1/3 C. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 C. margarine or shortening
4 2/3 T. molasses
4 large eggs
1 tsp, baking soda
1 T. salt
4 3/4 C, quick oatmeal
5 C. sugar
1 T. vanilla
Blend dry ingredients, except sugar. Mix well. Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses, vanilla and eggs to creamed mixture. Beat to blend. Add dry ingredients and mix. Drop on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 350°.
Makes 100 large cookies.