Monster Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 3/4 Cup Vegetable Shortening
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 3 Cups Uncooked Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 Cup M&M's

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°.

In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water, egg, and vanilla.

Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.

Add oats, flour, salt, and baking soda.

Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.

Stir in M&M's.

Drop dough by scant cups 4" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Flatten dough into 1/2" thickness with back of spoon.

Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from sheets.