3 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup quaker oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 each egg, well beaten
1/2 tsp almond extract
Directions
Mix all the dry ingredients together; add the butter, extract and
egg, and mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie
sheet and bake at 350-F about 5 minutes. Remove from pan while warm.
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary
Arts Press, 1936.
Servings: 1 servings
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