Kristen's Awesome Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Kristen's Awesome Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 0.75 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 0.5 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.25 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 3 cups rolled oats

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This is my mothers recipe and it really is awesome! They are somewhat crispy but not cakey. You can add raisins, chocolate chips or coconut to this recipe too.

Recipe by Kristen Hathaway

Updated on July 14, 2022

11

Servings:

30

Yield:

5 dozen

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Ingredients

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups rolled oats

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

135	Calories
6g	Fat
19g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 135
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 104mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 47mg	1%

* 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.