secret ingredient oatmeal cookies

Name: Secret Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup(s) solid vegetable shortening; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) quick cooking oats; 1 3/4 cup(s) frosted flakes

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D.Ann W.

Small Town, TN

Updated on Sep 10, 2015

I have been making these cookies for my family and friends for about 15 years. They are always a big hit and the "secret ingredient" of frosted flakes gives them extra flavor and texture that everyone really enjoys.

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This is a favorite of my kids and has been for many years. I also get rave reviews on these cookies from friends when I share with them. Everyone who tries them, loves them! :0)

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 3-4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 3/4 cups frosted flakes

How To Make secret ingredient oatmeal cookies

Step 1

Heat oven to 325*.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; set aside.
Step 3

Cream butter and shortening on low speed of a mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 4

Gradually add sugar and brown sugar, beating well at medium speed.
Step 5

Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Step 6

Add flour mixture, mixing well.
Step 7

Stir in oats and flakes.
Step 8

Drop dough with a cookie scoop onto a greased pan. (I use foil and cooking spray for this.)
Step 9

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden.
Step 10

Allow to fully cool on wire racks.
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