World's Best Oatmeal Cookies

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I substituted walnuts for raisins in an old recipe, and came up with my husband's favorite cookies!

Submitted by k blackburn
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
4 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ½ cup shortening

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until blended. Mix in oats and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto greased cookie sheet.

  3. Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately remove cookies to wire racks and allow to cool.

55 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 79mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 3%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 36mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.