Oatmeal Crispies Recipe
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Oatmeal Crispies

By: Karen Henson 
"My husband, who normally isn't fond of oatmeal, thinks these old-fashioned cookies are great. With a hint of nutmeg, their aroma is wonderful as they bake...and they taste even better!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 33 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2011 by Little Old Lady   view full review
These were quite tasty & CRISPY. (I did flatten them to 1/4" thick using a greased spatula &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Anjaleck   view full review
The flavor of these cookies is incredibly good, but they turned out chewy for me, not crispy. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2010 by daidai   view full review
Great recipe! I liked them better without flattening them, which resulted in a puffy-looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Jean J.   view full review
This cookie is good and crisp. I added a little more cinnamon and nutmeg. I chilled them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by Sydney   view full review
I halved the recipe but kept the spices the same. The cookies taste AMAZING, but they didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2012 by edesia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Really not to my taste... didn't like the texture or taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by mshonee   view full review
This is a very good recipe. My Dad likes a crunch cookie, so I leave them in the oven a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2008 by t-dizzle   view full review
This recipe is great, especially for around the holidays. I used a half cup of butter and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by nikkil1202   view full review
Love these!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by Froggy   view full review
Amazing. I followed the instructions exactly and I am so glad I did. The recipe makes 70 or...

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