Recipe: Oaty Doodle Hearts (cookies)

OATY DOODLE HEARTS

2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups ail purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter softened
1/2 cup butter-flavor shortening
1 1/2 cups plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided use
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or foil; set aside.

In food processor process oats until finely ground. In bowl combine ground oats, flours, cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.

In mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1 1/2 cups sugar; beat until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat or stir in flour mixture.

Using a heaping teaspoon for each, roll dough into balls; roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place on prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten to a little less than 1/2 inch thick; shape into hearts.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set and lightly browned Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Cool on wire racks.

Connie Schulz, Port Matilda, PA

Makes about 60 cookies
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Magazine recipe clipping: Better Homes and Gardens, 2005