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aunt gladys's pineapple oatmeal cookies

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Recipe by
Robin Lieneke
@icook65
Chamois, MO

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 dozen cookies. They are super moist and freeze incredibly well. In fact I would recommend freezing or refrigerating what you're not going to eat within a few days, they are that moist.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aunt gladys's pineapple oatmeal cookies

  • 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
    crushed pineapple (20 oz.)
  • 1 box
    raisins (15 oz.)
  • 3 Tbsp
    dates, chopped (optional)
  • 6 Tbsp
    sunflower seeds
  • 4 & 1/2 c
    oats, uncooked

How To Make aunt gladys's pineapple oatmeal cookies

  • 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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