"This is our family recipe for shortbread oatmeal cookies, handed down through the Scottish side of the family. There is nothing better. They are definitely not low in fat."
Method for Margie's Shortbread Oatmeal Cookies
- 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2Dissolve the baking soda in the water.
- 3Combine the oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the baking soda mixture and form dough into a ball. Either roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters or press dough into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 4Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon water
February 04, 2017