"jmcquown" > wrote in
:

> Jude wrote:
>> Dave Smith wrote:
>>> I had a craving for oatmeal cookies but didn't like the
>>> recipes I have, so I went searching for a new one. This
>>> one looked good so I thought I would give it a try. I
>>> just took out the first batch and tried one. We have a
>>> winner. They are very tasty and have a nice crunchy
>>> texture. I added about 2/4 cup of chocolate chips and a
>>> 1/2 cup raisins.
>>>
>>>
>>> FAMOUS QUAKER OATMEAL COOKIES
>>>
>>> 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
>>> 1 c. firmly packed Imperial brown sugar
>>> 1/2 c. Imperial granulated sugar
>
>> Not familiar with "Imperial" sugar, is that a brand name?
>>
>
> Just use any white granulated sugar. He was quoting the
> recipe from the box of Quaker Oats; obviously the two
> brands are affiliated which happens a lot. BTW, Quaker Oats
> has always had a good oatmeal cookie recipe

how odd. that's not the same recipe as on my box of Quaker
Oats. mine is the Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe,
which starts with a whole cup of butter & just says dark brown
sugar & white sugar (no brand) for the sugars.
must be regional variations?
lee
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