NANA'S SPECIAL OATMEAL COOKIES

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These oatmeal cookies have been served to us by my mother since I was a child. I can't say it's an original, but no one has ever told me they make the same kind, yet. They hold a special place in my heart and they make me feel like I was a kid again.

Provided by Barbara Nazworth

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 c shortening, butter flavor
4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 c sugar
4 egg
2 bananas, mashed
1 c water
4 tsp vanilla extract
4 c flour
4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
12 c old fashioned oats
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
nuts
chocolate chips
coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Beat shortening, sugars (brown & granulated), eggs, water, bananas and vanilla together til creamy.
  • 2. Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to creamed mixture and blend well. Stir in Oats.
  • 3. Add nuts, coconut, chocolate chips to taste. More the merrier.
  • 4. Make mixture rolls about 2" wide by 6" long using waxed paper. You should have enough for 2 or more rolls.
  • 5. Refrigerate overnight. Slice while firm and bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

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