From the archives-Loaded Oatmeal Cookies(School Snacks)

With school right around the corner it has me thinking of snacks to have ready for the boys.  Snacks that are good for them, but a treat. 

I posted this recipe last year around this time so I thought I would share it again for any new readers.  These are so good and freeze really well.  I wrap 4-6 cookies in freezer paper, put them in a baggie and place in the freezer.  When I know these will be a snack I will take a baggie or two out to thaw. 

These are the perfect mid-morning snack, addition to lunch or afternoon snack! 


Loaded Oatmeal Cookies
Makes about 24 cookies, but I doubled the recipe.

4 tablespoons(1/2 stick)unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans(optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Grease two large baking sheets.

Cream the butter, shortening, and sugar until pale and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then the vanilla. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and oats. Fold into the butter mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips, raisins, and pecans.
Drop heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto the baking sheets-I did a dozen per cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.


What type of homemade snacks do you keep on hand during the school year.  I would love for you to share......I am always looking for new recipes for snacks!