Ingredients for Mary Alden's Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Crisco shortening
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Quick Oats
- 1 cup raisins (or your favorite mix-ins!)
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How to Make Mary Alden's Oatmeal Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) Crisco shortening and ¾ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups Quaker Oats, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup raisins (or your favorite mix-ins!).
- Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are 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
3 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
6g
Carbs
5g
