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Here is another one of Aunt Peggy's cookie recipes.  I make this one almost every year. Dishpan Cookies 2 c brown sugar 2 c white sugar 2 c liquid shortening 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 4 cups four 1 1/2 c quick oatmeal 4 c corn flakes 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt Cream sugar, shortenings, eggs, and vanilla.  Mix together flour, oatmeal,baking soda, corn flakes and salt.  Gradually mix into the sugar mixture.  If dough is stiff, add a small amount of milk.  Dough should look dry but hold together.  Roll into small balls.  Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 325° for 8 to 10 minutes.  

Christmas is right around the corner and I have already started my holiday baking.  I thought I would share a few of my families recipes. My Aunt Peggy passed away in 2009.  Here are two of her cookie recipes.  Enjoy! Monster Cookies 1 doz eggs 4 c white sugar 1Tbsp honey or Karo Syrup 3 lb. peanut butter 1 lb. chocolate chips 2 lb. brown sugar 1 lb. butter 8 tsp. baking soda 1 lb. M&M's Mix in order.  Scoop in ice cream scoop onto baking sheet (I make my cookies about half that size).  Flatten slightly.  Bake 350° for 10-12 minutes.  They will be soft upon removal so let cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes.  Makes 10-11 dozen very large cookies. Holiday Sugar Roll-out Cookies 1 1/2 c confectioners sugar 1 cup margarine 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp almond flavoring 2 1/2 c flour 1 tsp soda 1 tsp cream of tartar Cream sugar and margarine.  Mix in egg and flavorings.  Stir in dry ingredients together; blend in t...