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Victoria's Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

November is here which, in my book, is the official start of cookie baking season. You'll like these cookies so much that you will want to pass the recipe on to your children.

Victoria's Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

November is here which, in my book, is the official start of cookie baking season.  You’ll like these cookies so much that you will want to pass the recipe on to your children.

INGREDIENTS

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1 Cup Shortening

2 Cups Packed Brown Sugar

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2 Eggs

2 Tablespoons Milk

2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour

2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large-size bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.  Add eggs and milk.  Mix Well.  Combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Add to brown sugar mixture.  Drop by rounded teaspoonful about 2 inches apart onto parchment paper lined baking sheets.  Place into oven for 12 to 15 minutes.  Remember that all ovens are not created equal.  Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on baking sheets.  Remove from baking sheets and let cool on wire racks.  Makes about 4 dozen. 

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