nana's special oatmeal cookies

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Barbara Nazworth
Plymouth, MI

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.

(1 rating)
yield 75 + cookies
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For nana's special oatmeal cookies

  • 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

How To Make nana's special oatmeal cookies

  • 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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