Friday, September 9, 2011

ICEBOX OATMEAL COOKIES

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups old-fashioned OR quick-cooking (not instant) oats
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries

in a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, & oats. set aside.

in a lg bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the sugars & shortening until light, about 2 minutes. mix in the eggs & vanilla. mix in the dry ingredients. stir in the chips & cranberries. the dough will be stiff.

divide the dough in half, roll each half into a log about 1 1/2" in diameter, & wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. refrigerate until firm, 2-4 hours, or overnight.

preheat the oven to 350°. lightly spray or grease 2 cookie sheets.

with a  small sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4" slices. place the cookies 2" apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

bake in the center of the oven until the cookies are firm to the touch & golden on the bottom, about 12-15 minutes. cool the cookies for 2-3 minutes on the cookie sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

makes 36 (2 1/2"-3") cookies

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