Plain.Recipes

Unusual Oatmeal Cookies

Source: www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=197207

Ingredients

  1. 1 c. shortening
  2. 2 c. brown sugar
  3. 2 eggs
  4. 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  5. 2 c. flour
  6. 2 tsp. baking powder
  7. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  8. 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  9. 1 tsp. salt
  10. 2 c. coconut
  11. 1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  12. 1 1/2 c. oatmeal

Directions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt.
  2. Add gradually.
  3. Stir in oatmeal, coconut and nuts.
  4. Beat well.
  5. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheets.
  6. Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. Makes 5 dozen.

2021