Softest Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by Southern Fried Chica

"Put here for safe keeping."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 48 cookies

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar (heaping & tightly packed)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 dash nutmeg (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 cups oatmeal

directions

1. Blend shortening, butter, & sugars until creamy.
2. Add eggs & vanilla. Blend well.
3. Add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, & cinnamon. Mix.
4. Add in oatmeal & any desired mix-ins (raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.).
5. Fully mix all ingredients.
6. Roll into balls on cookie sheet. Flatten with palm of hand (This is key!).
7. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.