Oatmeal Macaroons

Name: Oatmeal Macaroons
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; 1 1/4 c. self-rising flour; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 3 c. rolled oats (quick); 1 c. raisins; 1 c. coconut; 1 c. pecans

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 c. self-rising flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. rolled oats (quick)
1 c. raisins
1 c. coconut
1 c. pecans

Directions

1

Mix shortening, sugars, vanilla and eggs and beat thoroughly. Sift flour and spices together; add to shortening mixture. Blend thoroughly.
2

Lightly stir in raisins, oats, coconut and pecans. This will be hard to mix and you may have to mix with your hands. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
3

Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes or until very lightly browned.