Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies - Recipes at Penzeys Spices

By kdet

Ingredients

• 1/3 Cup shortening
• 1/3 Cup butter
• 11/4 Cups flour
• 11/4 Cups sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/3 Cup COCOA POWDER (we used NATURAL)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 11/2 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 3 Cups oatmeal (regular or quick)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from penzeys.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the shortening and butter. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, COCOA and salt. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with the milk and VANILLA. Add to the dry ingredients along with the shortening/butter mixture and stir until well combined. It is best to do this by hand, not with a mixer. Stir in the oatmeal. Drop by the tablespoonful onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool on paper towels. Serve with milk and a smile!