Oatmeal MM Cookies

Name: Oatmeal MM Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter flavored shortening; 0.67 cup brown sugar; 0.33 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 teaspoon almond extract; 1.5 cups rolled oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

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This is one of my favorite cookie recipes. The almond extract gives the cookie a unique flavor that makes them, in my opinion, a little better than the rest. Because I like these cookies so much, I usually make them twice their normal size.

Recipe by Ellen

Updated on July 14, 2022

5

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup butter flavored shortening
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the candy-coated chocolate pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150	Calories
7g	Fat
20g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 66mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 2g
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 55mg	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.