Oatmeal Florentines

Directions

In large skillet, melt ¼ cup shortening.

Add oats.

Cook and stir on medium heat, 10 minutes, or until oats are golden brown.

Cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Grease baking sheets with shortening.

Coat with flour, then shake off excess flour.

Place remaining shortening in medium-size microproof bowl.

Microwave on medium power 1 minute.

Repeat until melted.

Add toasted oats, sugar, flour, egg, vanilla, baking powder and cinnamon.

Stir until well-blended.

Drop by level measuring tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cool on baking sheet 1 minute.

Remove carefully to cooling racks with wide pancake turner.