Oatmeal Nut Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 5 dozen.
A friend gave me this recipe many years ago, and it's since become a family favorite. I love the aroma of these cookies as they're baking.
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 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups old-fashioned 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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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup golden raisins
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
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2.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 95 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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