Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Oatmeal Crisps
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cups Quick oats
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped fine
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp, ground nutmeg
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and knead together to form a dough. Place half the dough, shaped into a rough rope, on a large piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic over and work the dough into the shape of a log 2 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining dough. Freeze the logs until hard, about 2 hours.
To make the cookies, cut the dough into 3/16 inch slices and place on non-stick cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool or eat warm from the oven.
