This is my favorite oatmeal cookie recipe, and I’ve tried a few in my years of baking. I recommend even eating them warm right off the pan!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup powered sugar
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Instructions
- Triple sift: flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda
- Cream until smooth: brown sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla.
- Add 3 cups rolled oats and 1 cup chopped nuts
- Chill dough (sometimes I skip the chilling process) then shape into walnut size balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar to coat, and place on greased cookie sheet.
Recipe Notes
This beloved recipe was handed down from Mary to Irene to Joyce to Doris to Cathy and now to you. Enjoy!
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