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Oatmeal Cookies I
A tasty oatmeal cookie, just like those you remember.
Ingredients
ServingsOriginal: Serves 20
- shortening, 180 g3/4 cup
- brown sugar, 240 g1 cup
- sugar, white; 120 g1/2 cup
- egg1
- water, 60 ml1/4 cup
- vanilla1 tsp
- rolled oats, 700 g3 cup
- all purpose flour, 240 g1 cup
- baking soda1/2 tsp
- salt1/4 tsp
- raisins, optional1 cup
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Using a mixer, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, water and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes on high).
In a mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients into wet, mix well using mixer.
Stir in raisins if using.
Scoop the portions out—this recipe makes 20 cookies, so make 20 portions.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8–10 minutes.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
