These Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies bring back childhood memories.
That delicious cinnamon smell while baking never leaves our minds.
It brings me right back to those days when mom made them while they were baking.
That's what I love about cooking, all the wonderful kitchen memories, the amazing aroma, and these cookies were the best.
Through the years, I have tried many recipes and always come back to this one because not only is it great but they're so easy to make.
Mom knew best when it came to baking these delicious old-fashioned oatmeal cookies.
My First Fall Cookie
As soon as there's a chill in the air, I get this recipe out.
I love the smell of cinnamon and these old-fashioned oatmeal cookies give that warm fall feeling throughout the house while baking.
This is one cookie that gets me in the mood to bake and everyone loves them.
Mix In's
- dried fruits
- peanut butter chips
- butterscotch or white chocolate chips
- nuts of any kind
- raisins
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Tips
- cookie dough can be wrapped and in the fridge for up to 3 weeks
- cookie dough can be made into rounds frozen solid and stored in resealable freezer bags for up to 9 months
- frozen cookies can be baked straight from the freezer but may need additional baking time
- store cookies in air-tight containers
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Yield: 24
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
prep time: 10 min cook time: 12 min total time: 22 mins
These are old fashioned homemade Oatmeal cookies. There are options for plain, raisins and many more ideas. A very versatile cookie batter.
ingredients:
- Cream together
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- Add:
- 2 eggs
- vanilla
- Blend together
- Stir in:
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 nutmeg
- 1/2 salt
- 1 teaspoon or more of cinnamon I love it so I use more!
- 1 cup flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
- Optional Additions: Split the batter in half add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to one and 1/2 cup raisins to the other. Other suggestions would be using coconut in the same amount and any candy bar you prefer chopped.
instructions:
- Blend all the dry ingredients until it forms together. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined or greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. These make 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
- Note: The longer you cook the crispier they get. Cook less for chewier cookies just until set on top 8 to 10 minutes.
calories
120
120
fat (grams)
15
15
sat. fat (grams)
11
11
carbs (grams)
9
9
net carbs
14
14
protein (grams)
3
3
sugar (grams)
17
17
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