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Garbage Cookies
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5 from 3 votes

Garbage Cookies

These cookies are no fail. Add whatever YOU like!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garbage Cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Amanda Rettke

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.