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How to Make Crisp Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the perfect oatmeal cookie. Soft and chewy on the inside, with a crisp edge and a hint of sweetness, these cookies are a classic for a reason. And when it comes to oatmeal cookies, nothing beats a homemade batch of Crisp Oatmeal Cookies.

Our recipe for Crisp Oatmeal Cookies is a tried and true favorite, with just the right balance of ingredients to create a cookie that is both crispy and delightful. The combination of oats, butter, and a touch of cinnamon cr...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup flaked coconut (Optional)
  • ½ cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in the oats, coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.

    • Nutrition

    127 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 43mg

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