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Oatmeal Cookies

a stack of oatmeal cookies.
This longtime family favorite makes perfectly soft, chewy oatmeal cookies - easy, no-chill, and ready in no time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 108kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup shortening or butter, but shortening gives the best texture
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream together sugar, brown sugar, and shortening in a mixer with the paddle attachment.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract and combine.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Mix in dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg