Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 27 minutes
🍽️ Yield: Approximately 150 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of oats, pecans, and chocolate chips with these scrumptious oatmeal cookies. They’re perfect for dessert, snacks, or anytime you crave a sweet treat!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Prepare Cookie Mix:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add Oats:
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats until evenly distributed.
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Storage:
- Transfer the cookie mix to an airtight container.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
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Prepare Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the prepared cookie mix, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Add Chocolate Chips and Pecans:
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Bake:
- Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, enjoy these delightful oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 46.1
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 1.4mg
- Sodium: 40.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein: 0.6g
These oatmeal cookies are a delightful blend of sweetness and crunch, making them a favorite for cookie lovers of all ages. With their simple preparation and delicious flavor, they’re sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. So why wait? Whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a taste of homemade goodness!
