OATMEAL REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies image

These cookies have an old fashioned flavor with the zest of orange. After cookies are cooled and in containers, place a slice of fresh bread in also to keep the cookies soft and fresh.

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories Desserts Cookies Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.
Divide the dough into halves, and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 79.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g