Colossal Batch of Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

By barbaran

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 3-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 cups quick-cooking oats
• 5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a very large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in buttermilk and vanilla.
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 95 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.