Java Jumbles

Name: Java Jumbles
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick, not instant); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons regular grind coffee (fine grind); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 cup raisins (or half of each) or 1 cup chocolate chips (or half of each); 1/2 cup chopped pecans

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (quick, not instant)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons regular grind coffee (fine grind)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup raisins (or half of each) or 1 cup chocolate chips (or half of each)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1

In large bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar.
2

Beat in egg and vanilla.
3

In another bowl, combine oats, flour, coffee, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice; mix thoroughly.
4

Stir into creamed mixture.
5

Stir in raisins and pecans.
6

Shape dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter.
7

Place about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
8

Flatten each to 1/2 inch thickness.
9

Bake in 350 degrees oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown (do not over bake). Let cool a few minutes on baking sheets, then remove to rack to cool completely.
10

(May be wrapped airtight and stored up to 2 days or frozen).