GREAT-GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES

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Not only is this recipe a favorite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to my great-grandmother. For holidays, we like to sprinkle on colored sugar for a festive touch. -Mary Ann Konechne, Kimball, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups chopped raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and walnuts. , On a surface sprinkled with additional sugar, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter in desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Muhammad Amani
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new oatmeal cookie recipes to try.


Maqbool Ahmad shahid
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These cookies are so delicious! I'm definitely going to make them again.


sebtain rajpoot
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier alternative to traditional oatmeal cookies.


Aylla moon
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Bishnu Shrestha
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I'm not a huge fan of oatmeal cookies, but these are really good! They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.


Tawas Khan
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Oloyede Fatai
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I've tried many oatmeal cookie recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. The cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wesley Box
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize them with different add-ins, like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Donald Asbridge
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I made these cookies last night and they were delicious! I used a mix of raisins and cranberries, and they turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Michelle Perez
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These oatmeal cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with wholesome ingredients, too. I've been making them for years, and they're always a hit with my family and frien