These are a different type of oatmeal cookie. They have a crunchy crust outside but are chewy on the inside, which is a combo I really love. The taste of cinnamon, brown sugar, and walnuts is lovely. It reminds me of Apple Jacks cereal. ☺ Try them and let me know if you agree!
Selma's Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1-1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cup quick oats
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
*This dough needs to sit in the refrigerator for an hour so don't preheat your oven yet.
In a large bowl, mix shortening and sugars with beater until well-combined. Add egg and vanilla and mix until fluffy. Beat in flour, soda and cinnamon. Stir in oats and walnuts.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350-F.
Scoop walnut-sized cookies onto cookie sheet. Roll into balls. Butter the bottom of a small glass, dip it in granulated sugar, and use the glass to flatten cookies a little. You don't need to re-butter the glass, just dip into sugar for each cookie.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden. Remove from cookie sheet after a minute, and let cook on rack. Store in airtight container.
Happy Baking!
