Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies Recipe 45

OATMEAL REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture until well blended. Mix in oats.
• Divide the dough into halves, and shape into long logs about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool on the baking pan for a minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES II

Steps:

• Mix shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend flour, soda and salt; stir in.
• Form into roll 2 1/2" across. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• With a thin sharp knife, slice 1/8 inch thick. Place a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

OATMEAL REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, soda, and salt.
• Cream shortening; add sugars gradually; beat until light; add eggs and vanilla.
• Blend together dry ingredients and shortening mixture.
• Add oats.
• Sharpe dought into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper and chill thoroughly.
• May be frozen at this point.
• Cut into 1/8 inch slices; bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 6-8 minutes.
• Cool on racks.

BUTTERSCOTCH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, and soda together.
• Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar; beat til light. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.
• Combine dry ingredients and creamed mixture. Add nuts.
• Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly -- overnight for best results.
• May be frozen at this point.
• (Or pack in frozen fruit juice cans and chill thoroughly. Detach bottom of can; push dough out to slice).
• Bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cool on racks.

REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in the cherries and pecans. Shape dough into two 8-in. x 2-in. rolls; wrap in waxed paper and freeze. , To use frozen dough: Unwrap and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.