Drop Cookies
Christmas Cookies

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 1/4 cups regular oats, uncooked
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Gradually add sugar to egg in a medium mixing bowl, beating until blended. Add melted butter; mix until well blended.

Combine oats, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; add to egg mixture, beating well. Stir in vanilla.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Yield: about 4 dozen.

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