the ultimate oatmeal cookie

(2 RATINGS)
63 Pinches
Chico, CA
Updated on Nov 24, 2012

I got this recipe on the back of the Crisco Butter Flavored Shortening can. I love it. It is great with walnuts, currants, Craisins, raisins, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, M&Ms, Reeses Pieces, Rolos, butterscotch pieces, toffee bits, etc. I may have made a few changes. The first time I submitted it, I did it with the wrong ingredients under another name; so I have corrected it and corrected the name as well. I think I must've been having a seizure. I am so very sorry. It is finally correct now; and I know that you will all really enjoy these cookies!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield about 2dozen-depending on size

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening; i use crisco brand
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract-i use mexican or madagascar bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh zest of orange peel or 1/4 dried zest of orange peel
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats or old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins, dates, currants, craisins, white chocolate chips, chocolate chips, etc.
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans

How To Make the ultimate oatmeal cookie

  • Step 1
    Cream together the shortening with the sugar. Add vanilla extract and egg. Beat at medium speedd until combined.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, Sift or whisk very well. Add the next 4 ingredients. Mix into the creamed mixture, then stir in the oats, raisins or chips, nuts, etc. (whatever, if anything, you choose.)
  • Step 3
    Place 1 or 2 inch balls, 2 inches apart on sheets sprayed with vegetable spray. Flatten gently with palm of your hand. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen.

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