Oatmeal Ice Box Cookies

1 c Brown sugar

2 c Rolled oats

2 c Sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 c Butter

1/2 c Lard

1 ts Soda

1/2 c Sour or buttermilk

Combine sugar, oats and flour. Cut in butter and lard as in making pastry. Lastly add the soda dissolved in the sour milk. Work together till it forms a dough. Then form into a large roll and chill at least overnight. Slice very thin for a crisp cookie and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375F Source: Heritage Recipes ch.
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