nana's special oatmeal cookies

Plymouth, MI
Updated on Nov 12, 2011

These oatmeal cookies have been served to us by my mother since I was a child. I can't say it's an original, but no one has ever told me they make the same kind, yet. They hold a special place in my heart and they make me feel like I was a kid again.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 75 + cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shortening, butter flavor
  • 4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 - egg
  • 2 - bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 12 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • - nuts
  • - chocolate chips
  • - coconut

How To Make nana's special oatmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Beat shortening, sugars (brown & granulated), eggs, water, bananas and vanilla together til creamy.
  • Step 2
    Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in Oats.
  • Step 3
    Add nuts, coconut, chocolate chips to taste. More the merrier.
  • Step 4
    Make mixture rolls about 2" wide by 6" long using waxed paper. You should have enough for 2 or more rolls.
  • Step 5
    Refrigerate overnight. Slice while firm and bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #oatmeal
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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