OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES WITH SHORTENING RECIPES

Name: The Very Best Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 36 cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional); 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

THE VERY BEST OATMEAL COOKIES RECIPE - FOOD.COM

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One of the best oatmeal cookies I've ever tasted. A definite family favorite. They are fantastic without the optional nuts, raisins or chocolate. Photo by KC Cooker is how these cookies look when I bake them--fairly flat, chewy in the middle with crispy edges. Yum.....

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream together shortening and sugars.
Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Add to creamed mixture.
Stir in oats slowly.
Mix well. Add nuts, chips or raisins, if desired. Dough will be fairly stiff.
Drop by heaping tablespoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. (I use a 4 teaspoon cookie scoop and press them down slightly before baking).
Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.3, FatContent 6.5, SaturatedFatContent 1.6, CholesterolContent 10.3, SodiumContent 104.9, CarbohydrateContent 17.1, FiberContent 0.8, SugarContent 8.6, ProteinContent 1.8

ALMOND COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

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Beverly Preston of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin started making Almond Cookies after enjoying similar ones at her favorite Chinese restaurant. “These crisp cookies have a wonderful almond flavor,” she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass. Press three almond slices into the center of each. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, FatContent 6g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 6mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 20mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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