Oatmeal Treasures from Sara Combes, Lebo KS (David & Sara Combes - recently named Kansas Master Farmers)

These treasures are a family favorite, one that Sara Combes made for her daughters and now for her grandchildren. During 48 years on the farm, she has become adept at juggling tasks ranging from hauling grain to making homemade pizza and cookies. 

 

David and Sara are one of the six couples who have been named to the current class of Kansas Master Farmers. Check out their story about their commitment to not only their farm, family and community but agriculture in general at Kansas Farmer online  (June 8, 2022 edition). 

Sara shared, “Each of our daughters have received blue ribbons on these cookies at 4-H county fairs. This recipe always turns out WELL.

This is one of my favorite cookies to take somewhere such as on a picnic or to the field. The cookies stack real well in Velvetta boxes. It is always a surprise when I take off the lid and they see cookies.”

 

Oatmeal Treasures 

3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white (granulated) sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional (could also use less)

1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal 

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1. Sift flour, soda, salt into a bowl. 
2. Add sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
3. Add oatmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts.
4. Use a tablespoon or scoop to drop cookies onto greased or sprayed cookie sheets. (I used a 2 tablespoon-capacity dipper and the recipe yielded 21 cookies when I made it. I also lightly flattened the top of the cookie with my hand before baking.)
5. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.