Sue's Oatmeal Macadamia Nut Cookies

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This is an old family recipe that I 'tweaked' by adding macadamia nuts. I bake about 1,000 of these every year for our St Joseph Garden Tour and I don't even have any crumbs left.

Recipe by Sue Spiersch
Updated on July 14, 2022
Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 3 cups rolled oats

  • ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Sift flour, resift with salt and baking soda. Stir in oats and nuts and set aside.

  2. Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and beat til thoroughly mixed.

  3. Roll dough in waxed paper like logs, shaping as you roll. Refrigerate overnight.

  4. Unroll cookie dough and slice 1/4 inch thick and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
16g Fat
41g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 4g
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 98mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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