Ingredients for Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies
- Old Fashioned Oats
- Buttermilk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- Vegetable Shortening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- All Purpose Flour
- Pitted Dates
- Walnuts
- Raisins
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (for icing)
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How to Make Old Fashion Oatmeal Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread 2 cups rolled oats in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
- Place toasted oats in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk; let stand for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1 cup softened butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat until combined.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat in the oat mixture.
- Gradually stir in 2 1/2 cups flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped dates, raisins, and/or nuts (optional).
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2-4 tablespoons milk until you reach desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over cooled cookies in a decorative manner.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
4g
Carbs
4g