The Shipp’s Oatmeal Cookies

January 07, 2013

When I was in high school we used to eat a lot of our lunches at the Shipp’s home, the home of one of my closest friends. My friend’s mom would make the yummiest food for us but it was always a special treat when we would get these cookies. They were kind enough to share the recipe with me and it is now a favorite in our family. My husband makes these all the time!

3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. milk
BEAT UNTIL CREAMED THEN ADD:
3 cups quick oats
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Beat shortening, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk until creamed. Add other ingredients, then mix at low speed just until blended. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls unto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for...
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Nutritions

Calories
1512

Sodium
3735mg
155% DV

Fat
18g
27% DV

Protein
49g
98% DV

Carbs
284g
96% DV

Fiber
25g
102% DV