Oatmeal Pecan Cookies Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 141
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 1 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 10 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 92 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 18 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 2 g


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Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

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It's hard to stop munching on these delightful cookies," admits Debbi Smith, field editor from Crossett, Arkansas.

SERVINGS: 42

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Chill for 30 minutes.
    Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Yield: about 7 dozen.


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