Amish Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Amish Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. raisins; 6 c. sifted flour; 3 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 c. lard or shortening; 2 c. quick cooking oats; 1 c. buttermilk; 4 eggs; 1 c. salted peanuts (optional); 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 3 c. sugar; 3 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 c. dark molasses

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. raisins
6 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c. lard or shortening
2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. buttermilk
4 eggs
1 c. salted peanuts (optional)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. dark molasses

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Grind raisins
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and
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peanuts
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through food grinder using medium blade,
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set mixture aside.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg
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and
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cinnamon
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into
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very
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large bowl or dishpan. Cut in lard into the mixture using pastry blender or two knives until it forms fine crumbs.
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Add ground raisins and peanuts, sugar and
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quick
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cooking
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oats, mix well.
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Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk.
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Add
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molasses
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and 3 of the eggs. Beat with rotary beater until blended.
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Add the flour mixture and mix well.
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Drop by
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heaping tablespoonfuls about 3 inches apart.
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Flatten each with floured bottom of drinking glass to 2 1/2 inch
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round.
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Beat with rotary beater one egg until well blended.
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Brush tops
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of rounds with egg batter.
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Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 to
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10
30
minutes
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or until golden brown.

3394

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

547

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. raisins, 6 c. sifted flour, 3 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Amish Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amish Oatmeal Cookies

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