Handwritten recipe for Goober Cookies
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Goober Oatmeal Cookies with Nuts

Goober Cookies
Goober Cookies are a delightful vintage treat packed with the hearty goodness of oats, crispy wheat flakes, and the savory crunch of salted peanuts. "Goober" is a Southern slang term for peanuts, giving this recipe a nostalgic flair and a nutty flavor that’s both satisfying and comforting. With a chewy interior and crispy edges, these cookies bring together texture and taste in a rustic, homemade way. They're easy to make, bake quickly, and are perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • ½ cup wheat flakes (like Wheaties)
  • ½ cup salted peanuts (roughly chopped)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream Base

  • Cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg until well combined.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 3: Combine Wet and Dry

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well.

Step 4: Add Mix-ins

  • Stir in oats, wheat flakes, and salted peanuts.

Step 5: Shape Cookies

  • Drop by small spoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  • Flatten slightly with a fork or the back of a spoon.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Tips

  • Use butter instead of shortening for a richer flavor.
  • Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to enhance sweetness.
  • Replace wheat flakes with cornflakes for extra crunch.
  • Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to make them sweeter.
  • Use unsalted nuts if you prefer lower sodium.
  • Substitute chopped peanuts to stay true to the “Goober” peanut theme.
  • Chill dough for 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
  • Swap brown sugar for dark brown sugar to deepen molasses notes.
  • Bake on parchment to prevent over-browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1.5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword comforting, cookies, easy baking, heirloom meals, homemade, nostalgic food, old fashioned, vintage
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