On Feb 21, 1:20*pm, maxine > wrote:
> Absolutely the best. *My Mom's always come out in little mounds, mine
> end up flat. *I read the reasons why somewhere (overbeating the solid
> fat? *Butter too warm?) but it doesn't matter; *they're all good!
>
> maxine in ri
>
> On Feb 19, 9:21*pm, Damsel in dis Dress >
> wrote:
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> > Fantastic oatmeal cookies!
>
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> > * * * * * * * * * * *Quaker's Famous Oatmeal Cookies
>
> > Recipe By * * :Quaker Oats
> > Serving Size *: 60 * *Preparation Time :0:00
> > Categories * *: Cookies/Bars
>
> > * Amount *Measure * * * Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> > -------- *------------ *--------------------------------
> > * 1 * * * * * * * *cup *firmly packed brown sugar
> > * * *3/4 * * * * * cup *vegetable shortening
> > * * *1/2 * * * * * cup *granulated sugar
> > * 1 * * * * * * *large *egg
> > * * *1/4 * * * * * cup *water
> > * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *vanilla extract
> > * 3 * * * * * * * cups *quick-cooking oats -- uncooked
> > * 1 * * * * * * * *cup *all-purpose flour
> > * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *salt -- optional
> > * * *1/2 * * *teaspoon *baking soda
>
> > Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening and
> > granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg, water and vanilla; beat well.
> > Add combined oats, flour, salt and baking soda; mix well.
>
> > Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
>
> > Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire
> > rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
>
> > Variations:
> > Add 1 cup of any one or a combination of any of the following
> > ingredients to basic cookie dough: raisins, chopped nuts, chocolate
> > chips or shredded coconut.
>
> > LARGE COOKIES:
> > Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15
> > to 17 minutes. ABOUT 2-1/2 DOZEN
>
> > BAR COOKIES:
> > Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 30
> > to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on
> > wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered. Makes 24 BARS
>
> > S(Website:
> > * "http://www.quakeroats.com/"
> > Yield:
> > * "5 dozen"
>
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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> > NOTES :
> > Us: *1 tablespoon cinnamon
> > Joe: *raisins
> > Todd: *raisins and walnuts- Hide quoted text -
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Maybe they were too warm when they went in the oven - I wonder if
chilling the dough a bit would help.

Kris