Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups rolled oats ( five or twenty minute )
Rich oat cookies from 1968, often called oatmeal cookies, are a classic treat. This recipe is perfect for those who love rich and buttery cookies with a chewy texture. The combination of butter and Crisco shortening gives these cookies a richness that is unmatched by other cookies. The addition of rolled oats gives these cookies a chewy texture and makes them a bit healthier. These cookies are a great treat to enjoy with a glass of milk and make for a perfect snack or dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Sift together cake flour and salt in a mixing bowl and set aside.
3.In a separate bowl, cream together butter, Crisco shortening, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla.
4.Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to the butter mixture, stirring well. Then mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
5.Fold in the rolled oats.
6.Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.

PROS

These oat cookies are rich, buttery, and chewy.
They make for a great snack or dessert.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires only simple ingredients.

CONS

While delicious, these cookies are high in sugar and fat.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest food option, these oat cookies do contain rolled oats which are a great source of fiber and have been linked to reducing cholesterol levels.
Additionally, oats contain antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation in the body.

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