Carol's Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

A taste of Southern history! This treasured oatmeal cookie recipe, passed down since 1930 from a beloved step-grandmother, delivers a unique flavor you won't find anywhere else. Using a classic Pillsbury flour base, these cookies are packed with warm spices, pecans, and raisins, creating a chewy, comforting treat. Get ready for rave reviews – they're simply irresistible! Makes approximately 2-3 dozen cookies.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 179.6 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Carol's Oatmeal Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

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How to Make Carol's Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of shortening and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in ½ cup milk. Add to the wet ingredients and mix.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon ground allspice.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped pecans, and ½ cup raisins.
  8. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

12g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carol's Oatmeal Cookies?

Carol's Oatmeal Cookies takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carol's Oatmeal Cookies?

Carol's Oatmeal Cookies has approximately 179.6 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carol's Oatmeal Cookies?

The key ingredients for Carol's Oatmeal Cookies are Shortening, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Baking Soda, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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