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Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup sour milk
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pitted dates (optional)
1 cup chopped walnuts ( optional) or 1 cup pecans (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup sifted powdered sugar ( icing only)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract ( icing only)
2 -4 tbsp milk ( icing only)

Directions:

Spread the oats in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 375*F (190*C) oven about 10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
Place toasted oats in a small bowl. Stir in buttermilk or sour milk and let stand a few minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl beat together the brown sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until combined.
Add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; beat until combined.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Beat in the oat mixture. Stir in the flour until just mixed.
Fold in the dates, raisins and nuts. (OPTIONAL).
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375*F (190*C) oven about 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Drizzle in a decorative manner with the Powdered Sugar Icing, if desired.
POWDER SUGAR ICING RECIPE.
In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in enough milk to make an icing of drizzling consistency.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	962.85 Kcal (4031 kJ)
Calories from fat	301.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.45g	51%
Cholesterol	58.49mg	19%
Sodium	437.4mg	18%
Potassium	683.84mg	15%
Total Carbs	155.55g	52%
Sugars	75.49g	302%
Dietary Fiber	10.46g	42%
Protein	16.78g	34%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	164.7mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	377.22 Kcal (1579 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.1g	51%
Cholesterol	22.91mg	19%
Sodium	171.36mg	18%
Potassium	267.91mg	15%
Total Carbs	60.94g	52%
Sugars	29.57g	302%
Dietary Fiber	4.1g	42%
Protein	6.58g	34%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	2%
Iron	1.7mg	25%
Calcium	64.5mg	16%

* 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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