Crisp Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Shortening1 Cup (16 tbs) (butter or margarine)
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Eggs2 Small, beaten
 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Rolled oats2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4274 Calories from Fat 2007

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 227 g349.9%

Saturated Fat 55.7 g278.7%

Trans Fat 27 g

Cholesterol 321.4 mg107.1%

Sodium 2457.1 mg102.4%

Total Carbohydrates 506 g168.8%

Dietary Fiber 24.6 g98.4%

Sugars 205.5 g

Protein 60 g120.8%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 15.2% Iron 112.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cream shortening, add sugar and continue creaming.
Beat in eggs.
Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture.
Stir in oats and vanilla; blend well.
Chill.
Divide dough into sections for easy handling, and roll out very thin on floured pastry cloth.
Cut with 2 1/2-inch floured cookie cutter, and place on lightly greased sheet.
Bake at 375 °F. 6—8 minutes.
Cooled baked cookies can be put together in sandwich fashion with jam or date fillings.
Makes 6 dozen single cookies.
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