The Very Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Description:
These oatmeal cookies are hailed as one of the best out there, and for good reason. They boast a perfect balance of chewiness in the center and crispiness around the edges, making them an absolute delight for the whole family. You can enjoy them as they are, or customize with your favorite nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for an extra special treat. Get ready for a batch of cookies that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream together the shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and beat well until fully incorporated.
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Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Slowly stir in the oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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If desired, fold in the nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips until evenly distributed. The dough will be fairly stiff at this point.
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Drop the cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Alternatively, you can use a 4-teaspoon cookie scoop and gently press down the dough before baking for a more uniform shape.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy these delicious oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 132.3
- Total Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 10.3mg
- Sodium: 104.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
- Sugars: 8.6g
- Protein: 1.8g
These oatmeal cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion from family gatherings to holiday parties. With their irresistible blend of flavors and textures, they’re sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. So go ahead, whip up a batch today and indulge in the deliciousness of these very best oatmeal cookies! 🍪
