Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These cookies have an old fashioned flavor with the zest of orange. After cookies are cooled and in containers, place a slice of fresh bread in also to keep the cookies soft and fresh. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 cup white sugar |
1 cup brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 tablespoon grated orange zest |
3 tablespoons molasses |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
3 cups rolled oats |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.
2. Divide the dough into halves, and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
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