Amish Friendship Starter Oatmeal Cookies

AlaskaStephanie's Note:

Something fun to do with your Amish Friendship Bread starter. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list or the mixture format. The cookies are no harder to make than any other oatmeal cookie! And they make your house smell great!

• Total Time: 28 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 50 cookies

Mixture 1

• 1 cup amish starter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Mixture 2

• ¾ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar

Mixture 3

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Mixture 4

• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Combine mixture 1 in a bowl or large glass measuring cup. Mix ingredients well with a fork.
2. Combine mixture 2 in a large bowl. I use my Kitchen Aide mixer. Beat until creamy.
3. Add mixture 1 to mixture 2.
4. Combine mixture 3 and mix thoroughly. Add mixture 3 to mixtures 1 and 2 in the large bowl.
5. Add mixture 4 to the large bowl and mix until just combined.
6. Spoon resulting dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 10-13 minutes. It usually takes twelve minutes for me.
7. Cool on a wire rack.

Reviews

[macera44]

great cookie, my hub doesn't usually eat fruited cookies, but these he LOVED. thanks for sharing

[Chef #613989]

OMG these are the best cookies ever. I'm glad you shared this recipe, thanks.

[Cookiegirlandi]

Wow Stephanie! I really loved these cookies!! Nice to have something else to make with the starter other than the friendship bread. These are so good - we can't stop eating them!! Thank You so much for posting this! ~Andi