Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix Recipe

Name: Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: basic oatmeal cookie mix; 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups quick-coooking oatmeal, uncooked; 2 cups corn flakes or 2 cups cereal, of your choice; orange-oatmeal cookie (uses mix above); 2 cups basic cookie mix; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 -3 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind; 1 tablespoon orange juice, plus; 1 teaspoon orange juice (lemon rind and juice or spices may be substituted for orange rind and juice); 1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

Servings: persons

basic oatmeal cookie mix
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups quick-coooking oatmeal, uncooked
2 cups corn flakes or 2 cups cereal, of your choice
orange-oatmeal cookie (uses mix above)
2 cups basic cookie mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 -3 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
1 tablespoon orange juice, plus
1 teaspoon orange juice (lemon rind and juice or spices may be substituted for orange rind and juice)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

1
Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix.
2
Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl, blending well.
3
Combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
4
Add to sugar mixture, blending well. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
5
Yield: cookie mix for about 10 dozen cookies.
6
Orange-Oatmeal Cookies.
7
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
8
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
9
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Reduce heat by 25 degrees if baking on a dark cookie sheet. Check before 10 minutes is up to judge how much more time is needed, if necessary.
11
Remove and place on wire racks to cool.

886

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: basic oatmeal cookie mix, 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix 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.

Basic Oatmeal Cookie Mix

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