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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 Pavilion Recipes
https://foodpavilion.com/Recipes/Detail/1424/Famous_Oatmeal_Cookies