Oatmeal Refrigerator Cookies

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the rolled oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (1 minute)

Recipe View Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, shape each half into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Wrap each log tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up. (8+ hours)

Recipe View When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). (15 minutes)

Recipe View Slice the chilled dough logs into rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick. Place the slices 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (11-13 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (1 minute)