Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening |
1/3 cup butter |
1 1/4 cups flour |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/3 cup cocoa powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 egg |
1/2 cup milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract |
3 cups regular oatmeal or 3 cups quick oatmeal |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the shortening and butter.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa and salt.
5. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with the milk and vanilla.
6. Add to dry ingredients along with the shortening/butter mixture and stir until well combined.
7. It is best to do this by hand, not with a mixer.
8. Stir in the oatmeal.
9. Drop by the tablespoonful onto greased baking sheets.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
11. Cool on paper towels.
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