Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies Recipe

Directions

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.

Divide the dough into halves, and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories

107 cal

Fat

4.8 g

Carbs

15.1 g

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (7)

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PEGNMIL

Sep. 6, 2003

"Great cookies- make sure you change the BAKING SODA FROM 1 CUP TO 1 TEASPOON. I recognized the typo as it is easy to do. I didn't have enough for the cookie jar as they kept disappearing from the co..." See moreunter while they were still warm."

CHEF LOMBARDI

Dec. 17, 2002

"I have looking for quite some time for a really good oatmeal cookie recipe and I believe I have found it! They smelled great while baking and were tasted delicious! I will definately make these agai..." See moren. PS - thanks for changing the baking soda amount."