Oma’s Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup of butter (2 sticks)
1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 ½ cups of flour
½ tsp. baking soda
1 cup oatmeal

Sift flour and baking soda, set aside. Cream the butter with powdered sugar. Add vanilla, and then slowly add flour and baking soda. Mix in oatmeal. Place dough onto wax paper and shape dough into a couple rectangular bars. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325° - 350°. Slice dough thinly and space well (dough will rise) on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for about 10-12 mins and then begin checking the cookies. Remove when golden around the edges.

Option: Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar