Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Description
These peanut butter cookies are made with a healthy dose of oatmeal and whole wheat flour instead of chocolate chips and all-purpose flour.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups shortening
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1 1/2 cups peanut butter
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2 cups packed brown sugar
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 cups quick cooking oats
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2 cups whole wheat flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and peanut butter. Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
3
Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.