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My review
Oatmeal Crispies
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!"
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Ingredients
25 m servingsOriginal recipe yields 33 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- 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.
- 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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Most helpful positive review
8/30/2011
These were quite tasty & CRISPY. (I did flatten them to 1/4" thick using a greased spatula & baked them 12 minutes.) OK, all of you who said they came out chewy, admit you used margarine or but...
Most helpful critical review
4/11/2012
Really not to my taste... didn't like the texture or taste.
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8/30/2011
These were quite tasty & CRISPY. (I did flatten them to 1/4" thick using a greased spatula & baked them 12 minutes.) OK, all of you who said they came out chewy, admit you used margarine or but...
5/13/2010
Great recipe! I liked them better without flattening them, which resulted in a puffy-looking cookie, which I like. I've subbed margarine and butter for the shortening before. If you like chewy...
2/16/2009
The flavor of these cookies is incredibly good, but they turned out chewy for me, not crispy. March 12, 2009 edit - I had to come back and tell all why my cookies turned out chewy. It was my ...
6/17/2011
I halved the recipe but kept the spices the same. The cookies taste AMAZING, but they didn't come out very crispy. I'm actually happy about that, but I do think that a recipe should deliver what...
10/28/2008
This cookie is good and crisp. I added a little more cinnamon and nutmeg. I chilled them before baking and to soften the oatmeal. My husband liked them and he is "Mr. Picky." I don't particularl...
1/23/2010
This is a very good recipe. My Dad likes a crunch cookie, so I leave them in the oven a couple more minutes. I have used both instant and regular oats with good results both ways. They are al...
9/17/2011
Amazing. I followed the instructions exactly and I am so glad I did. The recipe makes 70 or so cookies and the kids and I may eat them all before dinner at the rate we are currently going.