Sure thing! Here’s a delightful recipe for “Just Oatmeal Cookies” that you’ll absolutely adore. These cookies are quick to whip up, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. They’re drop cookies, meaning you simply drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet, making for an easy and hassle-free baking experience. 🍪
Recipe Name: Just Oatmeal Cookies
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (or any nuts of your choice)
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 122.1
- Fat Content: 6.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 13.9mg
- Sodium Content: 93.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 8.8g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Recipe Yield: 48 cookies
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Incorporate Oats and Nuts: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, fold in the quick-cooking oatmeal and chopped walnuts (or your choice of nuts) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Form Cookies: Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the cookies to be soft and chewy.
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Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies are best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
These Just Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in a pinch, and they make a wonderful homemade gift for friends and family. With their chewy texture and delightful oatmeal flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. So why wait? Gather your ingredients and get baking today!
