Scottish Fancies

Ingredients

 * 1 egg
 * 1 cup rolled oats
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ⅓ teaspoon salt
 * ⅔ tablespoon melted butter
 * ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Beat egg until light, add gradually sugar, and then stir in remaining ingredients.
 * 2) Drop mixture by teaspoons on a thoroughly greased inverted dripping-pan one inch apart.
 * 3) Spread into circular shape with a case knife first dipped in cold water.
 * 4) Bake in a moderate oven until delicately browned.

Variation
To give variety use ⅔ cup rolled oats and fill cup with shredded coconut.