Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
"A hint of cinnamon makes these chewy oatmeal cookies stand out from all others. The recipe makes a big batch, so it's perfect when you need a snack for a crowd. —Terri Crum, Fort Scott, Kansas From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002"
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
13 dozen cookies
- Serves:
- 78
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups shortening
- 5 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1⁄3 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 3⁄4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 4 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
directions
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool Yield: about 13 dozen.
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Reviews
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This makes a huge batch, I froze some and those were just as good thawed out 4 days later. Thanks so much. We are cinnamon lovers.
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I like recipes that use ingredients that are already in my pantry. I won't bother with recipes that include ingredients that I have to hunt down.
