Great Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Great Oatmeal Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/8 tsp bakingh powder
  • 3 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • craisins if you wish instead or plus the raisins

Directions:

  1. Cover raisins with warm water and soak 10 minutes to plump. ( I some times soak it in rum, then drain)
  2. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
  3. Combine eggs, 2 tablespoons of water, vanilla, shortening and sugars in mixer bowl.
  4. Sift dry ingredients.
  5. Add to egg mixture and beat on low speed 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
  6. Add oats and raisins mix until blended.
  7. Form into 2 inch logs.
  8. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm.
  9. Slice rolls into 1/2 inch thick slices and place onto baking sheets.
  10. Flatten to 1/4 inche thickness and bake.
  11. 375 10 to 12 minutes.
  12. I often use a big scoop and flatten down before baking.
  13. This is crunchy on outside and soft inside. Almost candy like.
  14. Sometimes I had to bake longer. Keep an eye on it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 305.87 Kcal (1281 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.73g 18%
Cholesterol 10.23mg 3%
Sodium 396.37mg 17%
Potassium 181.09mg 4%
Total Carbs 48.52g 16%
Sugars 18.58g 74%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g 13%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 51.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 420.34 Kcal (1760 kJ)
Calories from fat 145.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.12g 18%
Cholesterol 14.06mg 3%
Sodium 544.71mg 17%
Potassium 248.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 66.69g 16%
Sugars 25.54g 74%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 13%
Protein 5.48g 8%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2.5mg 10%
Calcium 70.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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