Taste of Home
Oatmeal Crispies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: 5-1/2 dozen.
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! —Karen Henson, St. Louis, Missouri
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups quick-cooking oats
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 156 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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