These oatmeal cookies are a favorite. Add your favorite chocolate chips to add some sweetness to the recipe.
Ingredients
3/4 C. vegetable shortening
1 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 C. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 C. uncooked oats
1 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 dozen 192g
Recipe makes 5 dozen)
Calories 809
Calories from Fat 315 (38%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 35.0g 53%
Saturated Fat 9.8g 48%
Monounsaturated Fat 10.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 159mg 6%
Potassium 364mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 114.6g 38%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 21%
Sugars 63.3g
Protein 11.6g 23%
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Variations: You can add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut.
Yield: about 5 dozen