Margie's Shortbread Oatmeal Cookies

18 Reviews

“This is our family recipe for shortbread oatmeal cookies, handed down through the Scottish side of the family. There is nothing better. They are definitely not low in fat.” - by Jan Bull

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon water

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Original recipe yields 2 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dissolve the baking soda in the water.
Combine the oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the baking soda mixture and form dough into a ball. Either roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters or press dough into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
320 cal
16%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Carbs
39.7 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SKIP3KEY

Mar. 21, 2007

"I was looking for a cookie recipe that would be similar to a "hobnob". This recipe, while less crunchy, was great. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of salt, which I believe is very important to the sweetness of..." See more any cookie. I used splenda brown sugar, and only used 1/2 cup. I really like oats, and to be able to chew on them, so I used whole oats, but crushed them a bit with my hands before using them so I wouldn't so much like a barnyard animal while eating the cookie! After I incorporated all the ingredients, I made the dough into balls, then pushed them down with the bottom of a glass. I then sprinkled the dough with coarse sugar. After baking for the full 15 minutes, they turned out wonderful!"

jussijames

Sep. 28, 2008

"I have a similar recipe passed down in my family as well. Ours has only 2 cups of oatmeal. TIP: I find that oat bran works the best. (The original family recipe used scottish oatmeal and is very coars..." See moree) Also decrease the sugar to 3/4 of a cup. Increase the water to 1/3 cup. I think you will find the dough easier to work with. Really a wonderful cookie! "

Poetiksistah

Nov. 23, 2008

"Very good recipe. I did add an egg to mine because I do like a nice chewy cookie, and 1 tsp vanilla. I love vanilla in my oatmeal cookies, and they were great, co-workers at work absolutely loved th..." See moreem."

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