Oatmeal MM Cookies

This is one of my favorite cookie recipes. The almond extract gives the cookie a unique flavor that makes them, in my opinion, a little better than the rest. Because I like these cookies so much, I usually make them twice their normal size.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 150 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup butter flavored shortening
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces
• ⅔ cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the candy-coated chocolate pieces. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light golden brown.