COLOSSAL BATCH OF OATMEAL COOKIES

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With a cookie-loving husband and seven kids, one batch of cookies doesn't last long here! When I make this colossal recipe, I divide it into thirds and make three different types to please everyone. One with chocolate chips and nuts, another with raisins and one with butterscotch chips. Everyone is happy! -Lisa Cooper, Paris, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 13-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
3-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups sugar
5 eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups quick-cooking oats
5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a very large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.