Crisp Oatmeal Cookies
["1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar", "3/4 c. shortening, melted", "1/3 c. buttermilk", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/4 c. flour", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. quick oats"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Mix all ingredients well.", "Shape into 1-inch balls.", "Place 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheets.", "Press with wet spatula to 1/8-inch thickness.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until light brown and crisp.", "Remove to racks to cool.", "Store loosely covered in cool place.", "Makes about 60 cookies (5 dozen)."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "buttermilk", "salt", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "oats"]