Classic Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ cup water; 3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup shredded coconut (optional); 1 cup raisins (optional); 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup water
3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees; lightly grease cookie sheets.
2
Beat together shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in egg, vanilla, and water.
4
Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture.
5
Add any optional ingredients, fold inches.
6
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets.
7
Bake 12-15 minutes.
8
Allow to cook 5 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to rack.

646

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Classic Oatmeal Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Oatmeal Cookies

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