Fruit And Nut Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Name: Fruit And Nut Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats; 2/3 2/3 cup dried tart cherries or 2/3 cup dried currant; 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or 1/2 cup walnuts; Orange Icing; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 -3 tablespoons orange juice (enough to make drizzling consistency)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2/3 2/3 cup dried tart cherries or 2/3 cup dried currant
1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or 1/2 cup walnuts
Orange Icing
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice (enough to make drizzling consistency)

1
In a big bowl beat butter and shortening, using an electric mixer on medium to high speed, for 30 seconds.
2
Add in sugars, orange peel, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
3
Beat in eggs and orange juice until combined; beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer; stir in any remaining flour, oats, dried fruit, and nuts with a wooden spoon.
4
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6
Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute; transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
7
To make icing: in a bowl, stir the sifted powdered sugar and enough orange juice to make drizzling consistency; drizzle icing over cookies; let icing dry.
8
To store: place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover; store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze undrizzled cookies up to 3 months; thaw cookies and drizzle.

1517

kcal

Calories

Fat

269

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Fruit And Nut 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.

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