We have all had them.
Garbage Cookies.
Everything Cookies.
Garbage Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole oats
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees
- In a medium bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine well.
- Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Then add oats and stir by hand to combine.
- Use 1/4 cup and scoop onto cookie sheet, you should get about 6 per sheet.
- Bake for at least 8 minutes, but most likely will bake for 12 depending on your oven.
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They are one of my all-time favorites. But they could be better right? 🙂
I love to tweak things in the search of the most fabulous wonderful yummy scrumptious cookie ever.
Start with a basic oatmeal cookie recipe.
(FYI this is the BEST basic oatmeal cookie recipe you will ever try hands down. HUGE flavor.)
To this add whatever you love!
I like to combine a 1/2 cup of rich and creamy organic peanut butter.
Then the really fun stuff.
And there is more.
I also had Heath chips.
And walnuts. (sometimes, and just for everyone else. *I* dont like nuts in cookies!)
And mini caramels.
These cookies are no fail. Add whatever YOU like!
You can also check here to get my SUPER easy version.
Have fun baking!
Amanda, I’ve made these before, and they have turned out great, but tonight they were a flop! 🙁 The batter seemed thin, and they are spreading out really thin on the pan. I used margarine instead of shortening. Do you think that could have made a big difference?
I like this,Holy crap, Amanda! I just saw what happened to your oven. I would totally be rocking back and forth on the floor. I love Garbage/Monster/Ranger cookies, and the photos are great!GooD Luck.
I just had my first Compost Cookie from Momofuku last week (along with Fruity Cereal Milk). Personally, I prefered the Cornflake Cookie. But my kids were crazy for the Compost. I’m sure they would think these are the tops! Lovely photos!
I LOVE making your quick mix version when we need a desert for one of the kids activites. They are always a HUGE hit. <3 you!
Adding Heath bits…genius! I’ve got to try the cookie base. Looks amazing.
I can always come here and find inspiring recipes!!!! My daughter JUST requested oatmeal cookies the other day, and now I have found THE perfect recipe!! Thanks again!!!!!!!
Two questions: Can you substitute butter for the shortening? Also, do you have/need to add peanut butter to the recipe? I always love these monster cookie recipes, but they all call for peanut butter! We don’t like peanut butter in our cookies 🙂
Thank you!
Yes, you can substitute butter for shortening, but you might have a flatter, less light cookie. (Will taste great!) and no, you do not need any peanut butter!
Thank you!!!
Can I use butter instead if shortening?
These cookies look delicious! I vote that, instead of calling them “garbage cookies”, call them “treasure cookies”!
These cookies look delicious! I vote that, instead of calling them “garbage cookies”, call them “treasure cookies”!