Scottish Lace Cookies

This oatmeal cookie recipe makes delightfully simple Scottish delights with a hint of almond flavoring.

• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
• 3 tablespoons shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the almond extract. Gradually blend in oats and salt.

Step 3

Drop dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden colored. Transfer to wire racks for cooling.