Grandma's Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
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Grandma's Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies
Description
This recipe blends all-purpose flour with brown and granulated sugar, combined with leavening agents such as baking powder and baking soda to achieve a balanced rise. The addition of rolled oats creates a chewy texture contrast, enhanced by optional raisins for a slight sweetness and chewiness. Shortening or butter adds richness to the dough, while vanilla imparts aromatic flavor.
The preparation involves mixing dry ingredients separately before beating them with wet ingredients, ensuring even incorporation. Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes results in cookies that are crisp and lightly golden, with a sturdy texture attributed to the stiff dough noted by the author.
These cookies are suitable for serving as a classic afternoon snack with tea or milk, offering a traditional oatmeal flavor and satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar white
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup shortening or butter
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raisins if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and soda together in bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients except for oats and raisins. Beat until smooth.
- Mix in oats and raisins and drop dough onto cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
Notes
- The dough is stiff, which helps produce cookies with a crisp texture and rich flavor.
- Baking time between 10 to 12 minutes may require adjustment based on individual oven performance for desired cookie crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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