Oatmeal Jim Jams Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Jim Jams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 3/4 cups chopped dates or 1 3/4 cups raisins; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 3/4 cups chopped dates or 1 3/4 cups raisins
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large mixing bowl cream the butter.
2
At medium speed of mixer gradually add the 1 cup of brown sugar beating until light and fluffy.
3
In another bowl combine oats, flour, soda, and salt; stirring well to combine ingredients.
4
Alternatley add dry ingredients and buttermilk to creamed mixture.
5
Beginning and ending with flour.
6
Using a tablespoon drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7
Bake cookies at 350* for 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Let cookie cool slightly before removing to wire racks to finish cooling.
9
To make cookie filling combine chopped dates or raisins with 3/4 cups sugar, boiling water and vanilla in a small saucepan.
10
Cook over low heat;stirring constantly until mixture has thickend.
11
Take pan from heat and let filing cool.
12
Spread filling over half of cooled cookies topping with the remaining cookies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Jim Jams falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oatmeal Jim Jams

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