Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

          

These cookies contain peanut butter and oatmeal.

Original recipe makes 6 dozen

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shortening
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter. Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  4. Drop by the rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake for 12 minutes or until done.

Nutrition

Calories: 240 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.6 g
Cholesterol: 18 mg
Fat: 14.9 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 194 mg