Oatmeal Crispies Recipe

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My husband, who normally isn't fond of oatmeal, thinks these old-fashioned cookies are great. With a hint of nutmeg, their aroma is wonderful as they bake...and they taste even better!

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Oatmeal Crispies Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 33 Servings
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15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 5-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 156 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 116 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Crispies in Best of Country Cookies , p19

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Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by NevadaRose

Really nice flavor - I used half butter and half butter-flavored shortening - this will be a cookie recipe that I keep handy!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by cklayum

really good; pretty, too.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by eweaver

I have made these cookies many times, and my family loves them! This recipe is absolutely the best oatmeal cookie I've ever made!

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by lisa53202

Very good--I used half shortening and half butter.

 
 

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