ALMOND OATMEAL CUTOUTS

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Almond gives these cutout oatmeal cookies added flavor. The dough is slightly sticky, so roll out the dough between pieces of waxed flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in extract. Combine flour and oats; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll out between pieces of waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove paper and cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. , Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.