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colonial peanut butter oatmeal cookies

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Melissa Etheridge
@melissareeseetheridge
Murfreesboro, TN

I don't know why these are called "colonial"--but they're easy and delicious.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For colonial peanut butter oatmeal cookies

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 tsp
    soda
  • 3 c
    rolled oats
  • 1/2 lb
    salted spanish peanuts

How To Make colonial peanut butter oatmeal cookies

  • 1
    Cream shortening and add sugar gradually.
  • 2
    Add vanilla and eggs and beat well.
  • 3
    Sift flour and soda; add to mixture.
  • 4
    Add rolled oats and peanuts; mix well.
  • 5
    Shape dough into small balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • 6
    Bake for 7 minutes at 425.
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