Oatmeal Brown sugar cookies

Hey Whiskers,
Cookies, we always need cookies in our lives. These cookies I made for our neighbors with lots of children when we went over for Shabat lunch. These were super easy to make and were absolutely delicious. The cookies look very basic but they are really delicious. We don't always have butter or shortening and I couldn't use butter as we were serving it at a meat meal so I made these with coconut oil. The coconut oil gave a great floral tropical smell with just a hint of flavor. Give these easy cookies a go, they are also great as you usually have all these ingredients in your pantry. Until next time. 
Sam

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening (I used coconut oil)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together the brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each one.
3. Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add it to the creamed mixture in 2 to 3 batches, mixing until just combined. Mix in the oats until just combined.
4. Use your preferred size cookie scoop (or a regular spoon) to drop portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them a couple inches apart. 
5. Bake until dark and chewy, 12 to 13 minutes. If you'd like a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer!
6. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer onto a plate for serving.