ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT OATMEAL COOKIES

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These are chewy, healthy oatmeal cookies which can be prepared in a number of variations, just add nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, coconut, candied fruit or any other additions.

Provided by Marylou

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

marion forbes
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're soft, chewy, and flavorful. I love the addition of raisins and nuts.


Hamza Plays
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different types of nuts and raisins to change up the flavor.


Dahiru Mohammed
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I've never been a fan of oatmeal cookies, but these are really good. They're not too sweet and the oats give them a nice texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Litan Nur
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These cookies are amazing! They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I love the flavor of the oats, raisins, and nuts.


Maya cute
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. They turned out perfect and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Zahoor Jawed
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These cookies are delicious! The oats give them a great texture and the raisins and nuts add a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Abel Andarge
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're soft, chewy, and flavorful. I love the addition of raisins and nuts.


Amy Smith
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use different types of nuts and raisins to change up the flavor.


Md Enon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're soft and chewy, with a crispy edge. The flavor is amazing.


Nomcebo Zee Mlangeni
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Wanmai Taiharn
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but these are really good. They're not too sweet and the oats give them a nice texture.


Md Sajjadur rahman
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use different types of nuts and raisins to change up the flavor.


Claudia Leos
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sakhile Ntombi
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is perfect. I love the combination of oats, raisins, and nuts.


Unlock Frp
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I've tried many oatmeal cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so delicious and flavorful. I love the addition of raisins and nuts.


Rosemary Ontong
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These oatmeal cookies are absolutely excellent! They're soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and oats. I'll definitely be making these again and again.