Grandma Deanas Special Oatmeal Candy Recipes

GRANDMA D'S CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix together shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla extract.
• Add the baking soda that has been dissolved in hot water.
• Mix together the flour and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the first mixture.
• Add the oatmeal and chocolate chips.
• Drop the dough by teaspoon on to an ungreased baking pan, 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from baking sheet and allow to cool.
• ENJOY!

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dates, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt and almond extract. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling; press down gently. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine raisins and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Drain plumped raisins, reserve 6 tablespoons of the liquid.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually add eggs, vanilla, and the 6 tablespoons water from the raisin pan; mix until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the oats and raisins; mixing until just combined. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, edges should be golden brown.

GRANDMA SNYDER'S OATMEAL CAKE

Steps:

• Pour water over oats, let stand.
• Cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine and sugars. Add eggs and blend in a large mixing bowl. Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg together. Add to sugars and egg mixture. Add vanilla and oats mixture, blend well.
• Pour batter into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 30-40 minutes.
• To Make Icing: Mix together 6 tablespoons melted butter, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, coconuts, nuts, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
• Pour this coconut concoction over the hot cake.
• Put cake under broiler, and watch close so nuts don't burn, about 5-10 minutes. Serve hot or let cool. Enjoy.

GRANDMA DEANA'S SPECIAL OATMEAL CANDY

Steps:

• Mix sugar, cocoa, milk and butter in a large dutch oven.
• Put on medium heat and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and cool 1 minute.
• Add vanilla, salt, peanut butter and oats.
• Stir well.
• Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
• Let cool in fridge.