Oatmeal MM Cookies recipe

2 servings

1/2 cup butter flavored shortening

2/3 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup white sugar

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth.

Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended.

Combine the oats, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.

Mix in the candy-coated chocolate pieces.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until light golden brown.