Baking with this mix is all fun and no fuss. Give it in a big jar, with the recipe, baking sheets, parchment paper, a metal rack and oven mitts as a special gift, at Christmas, Easter, housewarming or any time. Especially effective when young students are just moving away from home for the first time.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 pound shortening
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate chips and pecans.
Step 2
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 10 weeks.
Step 3
Attach a tag that reads: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or line with parchment paper. Measure 4 cups of the mix into a large bowl. Whisk together 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla; stir into the mix. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 120 | |
Calories 114 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat2g | 10% |
Sodium48mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars8g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium14mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium62mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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