JAM FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

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These cookies are so good, we love them. With and without the ground nuts. It's easy to vary the filling by picking the jam or nuts you prefer. I hope you will enjoy these delicious cookies.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 30 cookies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour, pastry
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sugar, brown, dark
1/2 cup butter, soft, melted
1/2 cup shortening, melted (I use Crisco)
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2-3/4 cup jam (Raspberry, Strawberry, Apricot, Blueberry, Date)
1/2-1 cup walnuts, ground (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the sour milk, mix the milk and lemon juice together in a small bowl and set aside until needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl add the flour, baking soda, salt, oats, cinnamon and brown sugar together.
  • Next add the melted butter and shortening, mixing lightly.
  • Lastly, slowly add in the sour milk, making sure to mix well.
  • Chill the dough for 1/2 hour.
  • Then on a lightly floured board, roll to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough using a 2" round cookie cutter. Make sure to have an even number of cookie rounds.
  • Place a spoonful of jam in the center of the cookie, then top with another cookie.
  • Make sure to lightly press the edges together.
  • Roll the cookie edges in the ground nuts.
  • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 - 12 minutes.

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