Cookie Of The Month Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

OATMEAL COOKIE MIX I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar and oats. Blend in the shortening so that it is fully absorbed. Store this mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 8 weeks in a cool dry place. Prepare cookies from the mix using the following recipe.
• Use: 2 cups of cookie mix, 1 egg, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of chocolate chips, coconut, raisins or nuts. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet. In a large bowl, stir together the cookie mix, egg, vanilla and the additions of your choice. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on wire racks. makes about 2 dozen.

THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

COOKIE OF THE MONTH (OATMEAL COOKIE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
• Add egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well.
• Add oats, cornflakes, coconut and nuts. Stir well.
• Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until blended.
• Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and flatten with a fork dipped in water.
• Bake 10-13 minutes or until done.
• Options: chocolate chips can be added instead of the walnuts. Dried fruit (eg. dried cranberries or blueberries) can be substituted for the coconut.