Here's your chance to try the recipe that helped to launched Marilyn's thriving bakery, Mrs. Bush's Pie Co.
Ingredients
| 1 c. light brown sugar | 1 tsp salt |
| 1 c. white sugar | 1 tsp baking soda |
| 7 Tbs soft butter | 1½ c. dry oatmeal |
| ½ c. Crisco shortening | 1 c. coconut flakes |
| 2 eggs | ¼ c. chopped walnuts |
| 1½ tsp vanilla | ¼ c. chopped pecans |
| 1½ c. flour |
Preparation
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars, shortening, butter, eggs and vanilla.
2. In a smaller bowl mix flour, salt and baking soda, then add to sugar mixture and beat about a minute longer.
3. In a large stainless steel bowl, mix the oatmeal, coconut and nuts. Add creamed mixture to dry mixture and mix well.
4. Drop large tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 18 cookies.
Nutritional Information (per single cookie): Calories: 270; Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 260mg; Total Carbohydrates: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 21g; Protein: 3g.
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