Soft Oatmeal Apricot Cookies
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1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/3 c. molasses
3 eggs
3 c. quick-cooking oats
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbs. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) package dried apricots, chopped
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
Beat in molasses. Add the eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each.
Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Shape into 1" balls and place 2" apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350F for 10 minutes, or until browned.
Yield 7 dozen.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items):
5421 Calories; 238g Fat (38.9% calories from fat);
82g Protein; 759g Carbohydrate; 37g Dietary Fiber;
561mg Cholesterol; 2682mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 23 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 ½ Lean Meat;
45 1/2 Fat; 26 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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