Go Back
Cookies stacked on white plate.
Print

Quick Oatmeal Cookies

Quick Oatmeal Cookies are easy to make with ingredients you already have in your pantry! They are perfect for a picnic or potluck!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword 1970's Recipe, Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies, Old Fashioned Cookie Recipe, Old-Fashioned Recipe, Quick Oatmeal Cookies, Recipes with Oatmeal, Recipes with Quick Oats, Vintage Cookie Recipe, Vintage Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 3 Dozen
Author Heidi Bruaw

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¾ Cup Shortening
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar firmly packed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Cup Milk
  • 3 Cups Quick Oats uncooked

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
  • In large mixing bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Using pastry blender or a knife, cut in shortening.
  • Add sugar, eggs, vanilla and approximately half the milk.
  • Beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  • Stir in the rest of the milk and the quick oats.
  • Scoop out in tablespoons and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375℉ for 12-15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.

Notes

  • A whisk can be used in place of a flour sifter,
  • For evenly sized cookies, a cookie scoop is best. If you prefer flatter cookies, press down with a fork after dropping onto cookie sheet.
  • A pastry blender is helpful for cutting in shortening.
  • Shortening sticks in butter flavor are best for this recipe.