“For where your treasure is, there our heart will be also. . .” Matthew 6:21

Oatmeal Pecan Cookies are a little chewy, a little crunchy and a lot of flavor.

After taking a poll on my Instagram account, I realize almost everyone likes oatmeal.  Then I mentioned that I should add some oatmeal recipes on this blog.  My mother-in-law responded by letting me know she had a great oatmeal cookie recipe that she’s been using since my husband was a little boy.  (Let me tell you, my husband was the cutest little boy.  Of course, I still think he’s cute… 😉  A friend of my husband’s mother gave it to her over 50 years ago and she told me she is still friends with her on Social Media.  So cool!  She said her friend, Ann, actually had a cooking school once a year in Fort Lauderdale.  (My dream!)

A few days later, I received the recipe in the mail and realized I already had the ingredients at home and decided to give the recipe a try.  My first thought, as it always is when I get a recipe, is that I will have to tweak it.  I like to make things my own and as I always tell you to do the same.  But to be honest, except using butter instead of shortening, it’s exactly the same recipe.  And as you see, I added the shortening as a replacement if you would like to use it.  It just makes it a little crisper cookie, which I know a lot of you like.  

Oatmeal Pecan Cookies are not only absolutely delicious but are very easy to make.  The biggest hassle (only because I don’t want to wait to eat them) is having to chill them.  I tried not chilling them and they spreaded out way too thin.  No bueno!  You really need to chill them at least a few hours and overnight would be even better. (that’s what I did).  

There’s a reason this recipe has been around for at least fifty (50) years, it’s a real keeper.  Who knows?  Maybe, you’ll have it around for another fifty years.  Give these Oatmeal Pecan Cookies a try.  You will not regret it.

Mama Fawn’s Tips. . .

•  Butter and the shortening are definitely interchangeable.  It’s whatever your preference.
•  It is very important to chill the cookie dough for a few hours or overnight.
•  Don’t like pecans?  Add whatever nuts you prefer.
• Make sure you let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for a few minutes.  It needs to continue to cook without it getting anymore browned.