Famous Oatmeal Cookies
📜 Collection: Georgia Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, versatile recipe for chewy and delicious oatmeal cookies that can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. The dough can be conveniently made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for fresh-baked treats anytime.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 60 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Sifter
- Cookie sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Shortening | softened |
| 1 cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated Sugar | |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 1/4 cup | Water | |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | |
| 1 cup | All-Purpose Flour | sifted |
| 1 tsp | Salt | |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking Soda | |
| 3 cups | Oats | uncooked |
Instructions
Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Add this dry mixture to the creamy wet mixture and blend well until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the 3 cups oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (Optional: fold in variety mix-ins like nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, or coconut at this stage).
Step 3: Bake
- Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Make cookie dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 4 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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