How to Make Kristen's Awesome Oatmeal Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting smell of freshly baked oatmeal cookies wafting through the kitchen. These classic treats are a favorite for many, and for good reason. They strike the perfect balance between chewy and crunchy, with just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of warmth from the oats. But not all oatmeal cookies are created equal, and that's why Kristen's Awesome Oatmeal Cookies are truly in a league of their own.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups rolled oats

Information

  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the egg, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 6mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg