Oatmeal Macaroons Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Macaroons Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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

By Melissa Etheridge
@melissareeseetheridge

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:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

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
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How to Make Oatmeal Macaroons Cookies

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Mix the shortening, sugars, vanilla, and eggs thoroughly.
Sift together the flour, soda, and salt, then add to first mixture.
Fold in oats and nuts. They should be thoroughly moistened.*The mixture will be very stiff.
Form balls using a teaspoon and put on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-15 minutes at 350.
*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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