Oatmeal Chip Cookiescookies 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup mini chocolate chips A combination of two favorite cookies: oatmeal and chocolate chip. Preheat oven to 375ø. In a large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat all ingredients except walnuts and chips until well mixed, occasionally scraping bowl. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1-inch apart, onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375ø for 12 minutes or until lightly browned Immediately remove cookies to wire racks and let cool. Yield: 3 dozen. Larry Rosenberg, author of Muffins & Cupcakes (published by The American Cooking Guild), Fairview, NJ. Randy Shearer |
