Margie's Shortbread Oatmeal Cookies
These deeply comforting cookies, with their origins in a cherished family recipe from Scotland, offer a delightful blend of rustic oats and rich, buttery shortbread. Far from being diet-friendly, they are an unapologetic indulgence perfect for savoring with a cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
40 g
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Cholesterol
41 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
10 g
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Sodium
194 mg
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Sugar
18 g
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Fat
17 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the water; set aside. (2 minutes)
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In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, and brown sugar. (3 minutes)
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Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (8 minutes)
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Stir in the baking soda mixture. Form the dough into a ball. (2 minutes)
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to ¼ inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Alternatively, press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. (10 minutes)
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Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (15 minutes)
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Let cool completely before enjoying.
For a nuttier flavor, toast the rolled oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes before adding to the recipe, stirring constantly.
Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before rolling or pressing can make it easier to handle.
If using a baking pan, score the baked cookie dough into squares or rectangles while still warm for easy separation.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.4/ 5 ( 26 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Genoveva Abshire
Apr 25, 2025These cookies are amazing! They're so rich and buttery, just like my grandmother used to make.
Ofelia Hodkiewicz
Jan 3, 2025I found the dough a little dry, so I added a tablespoon of milk. They turned out great!
Jayce Mayert
Nov 24, 2024I tried pressing the dough into a pan and it worked perfectly. I added a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking and it was delicious!