Mitzi's Mom's Cookies Recipe

Name: Mitzi's Mom's Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening (half butter is great also); 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons vanilla; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can applesauce (about 1 3/4 cup); 3 ½ cups flour; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon cardamom (marvelous) (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening (half butter is great also)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can applesauce (about 1 3/4 cup)
3 ½ cups flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon cardamom (marvelous) (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400F.
2
Cream together sugars and shortening.
3
Incorporate eggs, then vanilla and applesauce.
4
Stir in chocolate chips.
5
In separate bowl, combine other ingredients.
6
Combine the wet and the dry.
7
Drop by rounded tablespoons full onto greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake at 400F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
9
Cool slightly before serving.

1289

kcal

Calories

Fat

242

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: 2 cups sugar, 1 cup shortening (half butter is great also), 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Mitzi's Mom's 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.

Mitzi's Mom's Cookies

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