Categories: Biscuits, Vegetarian 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      1 c  Shortening 
      2 c  Brown sugar 
      3 c  Oats 
      1 ts Vanilla 
      1 ts Baking soda 
    1/2 c  Water 
      1 ts Salt 
      2 c  White flour 
  
  Beat shortening for 30 seconds.  Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy. Mix 
  in the oats. 
   
  Dissolve soda in water & set aside.  Mix in the vanilla & salt.  Add the 
  flour, mixing alternately with the water.  Ensure that it is well mixed. 
  Roll out dough on a floured board to 1/4 inch thickness.  Cut with cookie 
  cutters.  Bake at 375F on a cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on a 
  wire rack. 
   
  Posted by Mark Satterly in Intercook