Peanut Butter-Oatmeal Cookies # 2

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A terrific light chocolate cookie with a touch of peanut butter. I cut the shortening to 1/2c. with the expected drier results, but I still enjoyed them.

30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

605 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	vegetable shortening
1/2	cup	sugar	granulated
1	cup	brown sugar	packed
1	large	egg
1/4	cup	water
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/4	cup	cocoa powder
1/2	cup	peanut butter
1/4	cup	molasses
1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	salt
3	cups	oats, quick cooking	uncooked
1	x	nuts	optional, chopped

Directions

Beat together with a wooden spoon, shortening, 2 sugars, egg, water, vanilla, cocoa, peanut butter and molasses until creamy.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt and add to mixture.

Add oatmeal and nuts, and blend well.

Chill dough for 15 minutes.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350` for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 4-5 dozen cookies.

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A terrific light chocolate cookie with a touch of peanut butter. I cut the shortening to 1/2c. with the expected drier results, but I still enjoyed them.
over 2 years ago by canary

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 175g

Amount per Serving

Calories 605 31% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g	32%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	23%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 835mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 95.0g	32%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	30%
Sugars 40.0g
Protein 18.0g	36%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	9%		Iron	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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