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 cups raisins; 1 cup salted peanuts; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups shortening; 3 cups white sugar; 2 cups quick cooking oats; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 4 eggs

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup salted peanuts
6 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups shortening
3 cups white sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup dark molasses
4 eggs

1
Grind raisins and peanuts through food grinder, set aside.
2
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon into a very large bowl. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender until mixture forms fine crumbs.
3
Add ground raisin mixture, sugar and oats, mix well. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk in small bowl. Add molasses and 3 of the eggs, beat with rotary beater until blended. Add to flour mixture, mix well with spoon.
4
Drop by heaping tablespoons about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten each with floured bottom of a drinking glass. Beat 1 egg in a bowl until blended. Brush tops of cookies with egg. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

2173

kcal

Calories

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cups raisins, 1 cup salted peanuts, 6 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 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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