Ingredients for Grandma D's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups chocolate chips
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How to Make Grandma D's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 tablespoon hot water. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in 2 cups rolled oats and 2 cups chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy! (But be warned... they're addictive!)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
34g
Fat
8g
Carbs
4g