Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 7 dozen.
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

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

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 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.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 141 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Pecan Cookies in Taste of Home October/November 1997

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lolohiser

Jun 14, 2017

Jimmy liked these.
alsmomma

Nov 20, 2012

This is my go-to oatmeal cookie recipe. It's the absolute perfect balance between crispy and chewy. I've made this recipe many, many times and gotten rave reviews everytime!