Ingredients for Orange Oatmeal Chews
- Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- White Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Butter Flavor Crisco
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large orange
- ½ cup chopped pecans
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How to Make Orange Oatmeal Chews
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 2 cups rolled oats on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup Crisco shortening, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest of 1 large orange until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the toasted oats and ½ cup chopped pecans. Mix well.
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
7g
Carbs
3g
