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                        ED'S FAMOUS COWBOY COOKIES

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   c            All-purpose flour
     1/2   c            Whole wheat flour
     1/2   ts           Baking powder
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       c            Shortening
   1       c            Packed brown sugar
   1       c            Granulated sugar
   2                    Eggs
   1       t            Vanilla
   2       c            Quick-cooking oats
     3/4   c            Chopped dates
     1/2   c            Chopped raisins
     1/2   c            Chopped pecans
     3/4   c            Chocolate bits
                        -----OPTIONAL-----
                        Coconut, dried apricots,
                        Chopped walnuts,
                        Butterscotch chips, etc.

   This recipe is from my father-in-law Ed Stang. He just dumped in whatever
  goodies are on hand; they always taste great.
  
   Preheat oven to 350°.
  
   In a medium bowl add all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder and
  salt. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars; blend in eggs and
  vanilla. Beat well.
  
   Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add oats, fruit, nuts and chocolate
  bits; mix in thoroughly. Dough will be crumbly.
  
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, using fingers to shape
  together. Bake at 350° about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to
  rack to cool.
  
  Yield: about 6 dozen. Kathleen Stang, freelance food writer, Seattle, WA
  
     Randy Shearer
 


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