Crisp Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
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Crisp Oatmeal Cookies

By: S. Hynek 
"Crispy, delicious oatmeal cookies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (203)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended. Mix in the oats, coconut and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 127 | Total Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2009 by mayura   view full review
To get really crisp cookies, just cut the amount of brown sugar in half, and increase the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by GRANNYLOOHOO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've always used the recipe on the oatmeal box but this is superior to it. The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by KITTYGRACE   view full review
This is the best cookie recipe that I've tried in years. I didn't have quite enough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by PUPMAN2   view full review
These cookies are DANGEROUS. As close to a perfect recipe as any I've found, wonderfully crisp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2006 by TopDog   view full review
This is an elegant cookie. It is European in style. I took the advice of other reviewers and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by ramona620   view full review
These cookies are fabulous! I have made them several times now and they are always perfect.....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by dewshine   view full review
These are absolutely wonderful!!! I also recomend using 1/4c shortening 1/4c butter instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by halcion   view full review
Easy recipe and very tasty. I made two batches - one rolled into balls and one with the drop...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by Extra Foamy   view full review
Very good cookies, but still not my favourite! I really liked the crispness, as compared to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2007 by queen_bee   view full review
The texture of these were awsome, crispy on the ourside and chewy on the inside. They were,...

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