Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbs. Grated lemon peel
1 tsp. Fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Ground allspice
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. Baking soda
1/4 tsp. Cream of tartar
1 cup uncooked oatmeal, regular or quick-cooking
Vegetable cooking spray
Heat oven to 350. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and
Gradually add the sugar, beating at medium speed until well
Blended. Add the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and allspice. Beat
In the egg, and mix well.
Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually add
The creamed mixture, beating well. Add the oats, and mix well.
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets coated with
Cooking spray. Bake 12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.