Cookbook:Oatmeal Cookies I

Oatmeal Cookies I
Category	Dessert recipes
Servings	20
Time	20–25 minutes
Difficulty

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A tasty oatmeal cookie, just like those you remember.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (180 g) shortening
• 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar
• ½ cup (120 g) white sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups (700 g) rolled oats
• 1 cup (240 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins (optional)

Special equipment

• Electric mixer

Procedure

1. Using a mixer, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, egg, water and vanilla until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes on high).
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add dry ingredients into wet, mix well using mixer.
4. Stir in raisins if using.
5. Scoop the portions out—this recipe makes 20 cookies, so make 20 portions.
6. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 8–10 minutes.

Notes, tips and variations

• These taste best when still warm.