Jun
01
2012
Famous Oatmeal Cookies
By Ryan
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Source: David Fesperman
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¾ cup shortening |
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour |
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1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
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½ cup sugar |
½ teaspoon baking soda |
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1 egg |
3 cups uncooked oatmeal |
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1 teaspoon vanilla |
¼ cup water |
1. Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water, and vanilla together until creamy.
2. Sift together flour, salt, and soda
3. Add to creamy mixture; blend well.
4. Stir in oats.
5. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake in 350°F, preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
(For variety, add chopped nutmeats, raisins, chocolate chips or coconut.)