Introducing Janice’s delectable creation: Cake Mix Oatmeal Cookies! 🍪 These delightful treats hail from the cherished pages of a local church’s fundraising cookbook, where Janice, the beloved stepson’s mom, generously shared her recipe. Brimming with cozy comfort and homemade goodness, these cookies are the quintessential companion to your favorite cup of coffee or a refreshing glass of milk. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 12 minutes per batch, these cookies are a quick and easy indulgence, perfect for any occasion.
Recipe Overview:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Category: Drop Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Optional: chocolate morsels
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the quick-cooking oatmeal, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix them together using a spoon until well combined.
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Add Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat them slightly, then add them to the dry ingredients mixture. Stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. If you’re opting for an extra indulgent twist, this is the perfect time to add chocolate morsels to the mix.
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Form the Cookies: Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges.
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Enjoy the Goodness: Once baked to golden perfection, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and Share: These delectable Cake Mix Oatmeal Cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in an airtight container for later indulgence. Share them with family and friends or savor them all to yourself – either way, they’re bound to bring joy with every bite!
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie):
- Calories: 108.1
- Fat: 6.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 6.4mg
- Sodium: 59.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 7.2g
- Protein: 1.1g
With its heavenly aroma wafting through the kitchen and its irresistible taste, Janice’s Cake Mix Oatmeal Cookies are sure to become a household favorite. Whip up a batch today and experience the warm, comforting embrace of these delightful treats!
