Oatmeal Pecan Cookies Recipe
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Oatmeal Pecan Cookies

By: Debbi Smith 
"It's hard to stop munching on these delightful cookies,' admits Debbi Smith, field editor from Crossett, Arkansas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats and nuts. Chill for 30 minutes. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Cheryle   view full review
I used these as a base and added a few other ingredients - coconut a little less than 1/4 cup,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by Yvonne   view full review
Yummy cookies! I used butter instead of shortening and they turned out very nice.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by mandysg   view full review
This is my all-time favorite oatmeal cookie recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Lucky Noodles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used butter instead of shortening and they needed to cool on the pan a minute or two before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by TWL   view full review
Excellent. The old fashioned oats give a little more added texture than old fashioned oats....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by crazycatlady - "CCL" Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I added some toffee bits and chocolate chips. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by steph04   view full review
These have a good taste and were easy to make...but I'm not really impressed. The brown sugar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Nessa   view full review
Easy to make and my aunt really enjoyed them. She took her stash to the car so no body else...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by beth   view full review
What an easy and tasty recipe!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by jaddarso   view full review
The cookie was good, but when I baked it, it all flattened out, but maybe it was because I...

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