Living in Nova Scotia, there are things that you learn to appreciate. The humble oatcake cookie is one of those things. Not quite a shortbread, and not an oatmeal cookie yet as much if not more tastier.
I find these in most bakeries and cafes across the province. These cookies have Scottish roots. Thinking there must be butter and egg in these....but nope just good ol'fashion shortening!
2 cups oats
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/3 cup hot water
Combine dry ingredients together in a bowl. Using a pastry cutter, blend in the shortening until crumbly. Add hot water and form into a ball. Roll out dough and cut into rounds. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
