Mama's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Mama's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 cup shortening; 0.33333334326744 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups quick cooking oats; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt

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These chewy oatmeal cookies are delicious. I recreated this recipe by memory from my childhood. They are so good — everyone who tries them gets hooked! They have a place in every woman's cookbook in my family.

Recipe by rocksoutforcheese

Updated on March 29, 2023

10

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup shortening
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups quick cooking oats
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat brown sugar, shortening, milk, egg, and vanilla in a bowl until mixture is creamy. Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

117	Calories
5g	Fat
17g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 117
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 46mg	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.