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Soft Oatmeal Cookies

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If you like your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, then this is the recipe for you.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup shortening (I actually use vegetable oil, it makes them really soft)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup oatmeal (I use any type of granola cereal for half of this)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or raisins (Optional)

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients together; drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart (I don't grease the cookie sheet because of the oil, use your judgment). Bake 10-12 min. at 350 degrees F.

I have to make a double recipe of these whenever I make them because they disappear so fast. - L'Rae, forum member

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