oatmeal macaroons cookies

Name: Oatmeal Macaroons Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla; 2 - eggs, beaten; 1 2/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 3 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 1 cup(s) pecans, in pieces

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These are beautiful for a cookie swap or just to share with family and friends.

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a recipe by

Melissa Etheridge

@melissareeseetheridge

Murfreesboro, TN

This is an old version of a cookie that has become very popular with young people. I've even seen some with edible gold on them. This recipe does not include the gold..ha, ha.

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serves 4-5 dozen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For oatmeal macaroons cookies

1 c

shortening
1/2 tsp

salt
1 c

sugar
1 c

light brown sugar
1 Tbsp

vanilla
2

eggs, beaten
1 2/3 c

all purpose flour
1 tsp

baking soda
3 c

quick cooking oats
1 c

pecans, in pieces

How To Make oatmeal macaroons cookies

1
Mix the shortening, sugars, vanilla, and eggs thoroughly.

2
Sift together the flour, soda, and salt, then add to first mixture.
3
Fold in oats and nuts. They should be thoroughly moistened.*The mixture will be very stiff.
4
Form balls using a teaspoon and put on a greased cookie sheet.
5
Bake 10-15 minutes at 350.
6
*You can substitute coconut for the pecans if you wish. *You can also brush the tops with edible gold if you're having a party and want to impress your guests. LOL!
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