OATMEAL ANIMAL CRACKERS

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"When I was a child, we kids helped Mom cut these crispy crackers into all sorts of shapes," recalls Bob Dittmar of Trout Run, Pennsylvania. "They're not too sweet, but sweet enough that we always wanted more."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine sugar, oats, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add water and vanilla; stir until blended. Add enough flour to form a stiff dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into rectangles or use cookie cutters dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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These crackers are delicious! I love the combination of oatmeal and spices. They're the perfect snack for a cold winter day.


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Overall, I thought these crackers were pretty good. They were easy to make, and they turned out nice and crispy. I would definitely make them again.


Manfred Gunn
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These crackers were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Sunita Limbu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crackers turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't add enough liquid?


Azhar Abdullah
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These crackers are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


XANDER BRIAN
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I was looking for a healthy snack for my kids, and these oatmeal animal crackers fit the bill perfectly. They're made with whole wheat flour and oats, and they're not too sweet.


Rebecca H
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These are the best oatmeal animal crackers I've ever had. They're so flavorful and crispy. I can't stop eating them!


Killa Kaay
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I love that these crackers are made with oatmeal. It gives them a nice hearty flavor. They're also really easy to make, and they're a great snack for on the go.


Kayz Nash
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The dough was a little sticky, but I was able to manage it. The crackers turned out really well, and they were a big hit with my family.


Aviv Rotshas
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These were a lot of fun to make, and they turned out really cute. I think they would be a great activity for a kids' party.


Adnan Aftab
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal, but these crackers were actually really good. The oatmeal flavor was subtle, and the crackers were nice and crispy.


Mamau
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These were so good! I loved the oatmeal flavor, and the crackers were the perfect texture. I will definitely be making these again.


De Graft Konduah
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The crackers were a little bland for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think I'll try adding some spices or herbs next time.


Tajul Islam Islam
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these were to make. I didn't have any trouble rolling out the dough or cutting out the shapes. They turned out really cute, too.


Patricia Moraga
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These were a hit at my daughter's birthday party. Everyone loved them, both kids and adults.


Morgan Nyadenga
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My kids loved making and eating these animal crackers. They were so easy to make, and they turned out so cute. The oatmeal flavor was a nice touch, and the crackers were the perfect amount of sweetness.