Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Yield: 4 dozen cookies
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups rolled oats

by Alexis Petit 1 year ago

4.1 (8)

13 minutes

106.9 kcal

15.1 g carbs

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Description

These cookies have an old fashioned flavor with the zest of orange. After cookies are cooled and in containers, place a slice of fresh bread in also to keep the cookies soft and fresh.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.
2. Divide the dough into halves, and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 4 dozen cookies

calories: 106.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 15.1 g

protein: 1.2 g

saturated fat: 1.2 g

cholesterol: 7.8 mg

sodium: 79.7 mg

fiber: 0.6 g

sugar: 9.4 g