Dessert

Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies is for Dessert, Snack.

Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies takes 15 minutes to cook.

Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies makes 18 servings.

The ingredients for Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies are:

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar plus ? cup, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
? cup milk
2 ? cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
? teaspoon baking powder
? teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 ? cup oatmeal
? cup raisins OR nuts OR chocolate chunks/chips - optional

Here is how you make Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies:

Preheat oven to 350 degreesMix shortening and sugar, scrapping sides.Continue mixing and add eggs, one at a time, incorporating completely each time. Scrape down sides.Continue mixing and add vanilla and add milk.Sift together Flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. While mixing on lowest setting add sifted items gradually to bowl, a little bit at a time.Add cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg to bowl while mixing.Fold in oatmeal.Incorporate raisins, nuts, or chocolate chunks if desired at this time.Place a large tablespoon of dough, for each cookie, onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Space cookies one inch apart. Sprinkle cookies lightly with granulated sugar before baking.Bake for 10-15 minutes. Rotate and swap cookie sheets half way through baking.Makes approximately 36 cookies.Serving Size: makes approx. 36 cookies - 2 cookies per servingNumber of Servings: 18Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHAEL_41.

The nutritional information for Michael A's Oatmeal Cookies - 1 serving is 2 cookies is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 18
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.3

• Total Fat: 12.6 g
• Cholesterol: 26.9 mg
• Sodium: 128.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 35.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
• Protein: 4.2 g