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Famous Oatmeal Cookies

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These Famous Oatmeal Cookies are a timeless treat, offering a delightful combination of chewy texture and soft, golden-brown edges. Made with simple pantry staples like vegetable shortening, brown sugar, and quick-cooking oats, they deliver a warm, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk. The subtle hint of vanilla and the natural sweetness of brown sugar create a rich taste profile without being overly sweet. Ideal for after-school snacks, potlucks, or simply enjoying with your morning coffee, these cookies are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Customize them with raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips for added variety.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 60
Calories: 1465.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Famous Oatmeal Cookies are a timeless treat, offering a delightful combination of chewy texture and soft, golden-brown edges. Made with simple pantry staples like vegetable shortening, brown sugar, and quick-cooking oats, they deliver a warm, comforting flavor that pairs perfectly with a cold glass of milk. The subtle hint of vanilla and the natural sweetness of brown sugar create a rich taste profile without being overly sweet. Ideal for after-school snacks, potlucks, or simply enjoying with your morning coffee, these cookies are easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. Customize them with raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips for added variety.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup Firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 3 cup QUAKER Oats (quick or old
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, beat vegetable shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water, and vanilla until creamy and well combined.
  3. 3
    In a separate bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda.
  4. 4
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. 5
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. 6
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown.
  7. 7
    Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. 9
    Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  10. 10
    For added flavor, mix in 1 cup of raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or coconut before baking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1465.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58.8g91%
Saturated Fat 17.9g90%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 59.1mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 208.5g70%
Dietary Fiber 19.5g78%
Sugars 89.1g
Protein 32.2g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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