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Famous Oatmeal Cookies
Customer Rating:
5
4 Ratings
4
Yield: About 5 dozen
Ingredients
| 3/4 |
cup |
vegetable shortening
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| 1 |
cup |
firmly packed brown sugar
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| 1/2 |
cup |
granulated sugar
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| 1 |
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egg
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| 1/4 |
cup |
water
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
vanilla
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| 3 |
cups |
Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked )
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| 1 |
cup |
all purpose flour
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
salt (optional)
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| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
baking soda
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
In large bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar on medium speed until creamy.
Add egg, water and vanilla; beat well.
Add combined oats, flour, salt and baking soda; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Store tightly covered.
Variations:
My Own Special Cookies:
Stir in 1 cup total (any combination of) raisins, chopped nuts, semisweet chocolate pieces or flaked coconut.
Large Cookies:
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls. Bake 12 to 14 minutes at 375 degrees F.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
Food Basket Recipes
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