Famous Oatmeal Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants and can be less sweet.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

Start by mixing together the oats, flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.

Measure out 3 cups of oats and add them to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda to the oats.

Measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour and add it to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 0.75 cup of shortening, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar.

Add 1 egg and 0.25 cup of water to the sugar mixture.

Add vanilla extract and banana flavoring to the mixture and blend well.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir until mixed.

If desired, fold in nuts and raisins, but omit them if preferred.

Cover the dough and refrigerate until ready to bake.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Using a cookie scoop, drop 12 spoonfuls of dough onto a cookie sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet.

Cooking Techniques

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