AUNT GLADYS'S PINEAPPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

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This recipe was passed down to me from my Great Aunt Gladys and given to me written in her own hand. When I was a little girl and we would go visit, Aunt Gladys would always have these cookies and they were always served up with a jar of fresh honey for pouring over the cookies. Such beautiful memories! This recipe makes about 12...

Provided by Robin Lieneke

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 c flour
1 & 1/2 tsp salt
1 & 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 & 1/2 c shortening
3 eggs
3 c brown sugar, packed
3 tsp vanilla
3 tsp orange extract
2 can(s) crushed pineapple (20 oz.)
1 box raisins (15 oz.)
3 Tbsp dates, chopped (optional)
6 Tbsp sunflower seeds
4 & 1/2 c oats, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the eggs, shortening and sugar together until batter is smooth and fully Incorporated. Add the pineapple and the orange and vanilla extracts and mix until incorporated.
  • 2. Sift together the flour salt and baking soda. Add to the sugar mixture one third at a time mixing thoroughly after each addition. As soon as the mixture comes together add in the raisins, sunflower seeds, oats and dates if using
  • 3. Mixed together on low speed or by hand just until everything is mixed together well.
  • 4. Spoon the cookies out onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a Silpat. Bake for approximately 10 to 15 minutes until cookies are golden brown and delicious. These are wonderful warm or cold.

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