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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Shortening
1 c Packed brown sugar
1 c Granulated sugar
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
2 c Quick-cooking oats
3/4 c Chopped dates
1/2 c Chopped raisins
1/2 c Chopped pecans
3/4 c Chocolate bits
-----OPTIONAL-----
Coconut, dried apricots,
Chopped walnuts,
Butterscotch chips, etc.
This recipe is from my father-in-law Ed Stang. He just dumped in whatever
goodies are on hand; they always taste great.
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium bowl add all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder and
salt. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars; blend in eggs and
vanilla. Beat well.
Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add oats, fruit, nuts and chocolate
bits; mix in thoroughly. Dough will be crumbly.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, using fingers to shape
together. Bake at 350° about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to
rack to cool.
Yield: about 6 dozen. Kathleen Stang, freelance food writer, Seattle, WA
