Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Walnut Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 cookies.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons beaten egg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: 14 cookies.

These yummy cookies, from Marjorie Ferrin of Colorado Springs, Colorado, are perfect with an afternoon cup of coffee or glass of milk.

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

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