Golden Apple Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup of vegetable shortening
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon of grated orange peel
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3 or 4 Golden Delicious apples, pared, cored, and chopped to equal 3
cups
2 cups of rolled oats
1/2 cup of raisins
1/2 cup of chopped nuts
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars until smooth. Blend
in eggs and orange peel. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking
powder, spices, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to creamed
mixture, blending well after each addition. Stir in apples, oats,
raisins, and nuts. Drop batter by
rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet. Bake
in a preheated 350ºF. oven
for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet
to a wire rack to cool. Makes
about 3 1/2 dozen cookies. |
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