the business of baking comfort…

Today, because I’m feeling really generous, even benevolent, I am publishing this recipe.  You need to know that the cookies this recipe makes are wonderful, but seriously addicting…

Consider yourself warned.

Here it is:

Great Grandma Gingrich’s Oatmeal Cookies.

Ingredients:
1 egg (beaten)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup margarine (I use butter)
1/2 cup crisco
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c shredded coconut (optional)
chocolate chips or raisins (to your taste)

Directions:
cream sugars and butter/crisco together.
add egg and vanilla – mix well
Add all dry ingredients – stir until well combined
Drop by the tablespoon on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake @ 350 F – around 9-11 minutes

For honesty’s sake I have to say that I don’t know of my grandmother ever using anything other than dates and raisins.  But, I on the other hand have included in my dough combinations such as craisins and white chocolate chunks or  peanut butter chips and dark chocolate or heath bits with milk chocolate chips.  and chopped pecans are always a lovely addition.  Just do whatever floats your boat.

So – go bake up a batch – for your Super Bowl Party or your valentine…  you know you want to!