Orange-Cranberry Oatmeal Crisps

Rolled oats, chopped dried cranberries and pecans, plus a little orange juice, make these crisp cookies a nice addition to the autumn season.

• Email Recipe
• Print Recipe
•        

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl cream together shortening and sugars on medium speed. Beat in egg, orange juice, and vanilla. Sift soda, flour and salt together in a medium bowl. Gradually beat into first mixture. Stir in oats, cranberries, and pecans. Chill for one hour. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2-inches apart on prepared cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet.

Notes: These delicious cookies are a perfect addition to any holiday meal or gathering.

Number of servings: 3-4 dozen

Submitted By: mshivers60
View all recipes by this user