Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a type of cookie made with oats, raisins, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and cinnamon. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a popular homemade treat that is often served with milk for a delightful snack. They are also a healthier option than many other types of cookies, as they contain heart-healthy oats.

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Old Time Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: Dessert, SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Beginner

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup walnuts chopped

Directions

Soak raisins in 1 cup hot water for ten minutes. Drain raisins and reserve 1/3 cup raisin liquid. Mix flour, baking soda, salt cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a bowl.
Cream sugar and butter in another bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup raisin liquid. Blend in eggs and vanilla.
Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal. Stir in walnuts. Stir in raisins.
Drop by heaping tablespoon (or a small scoop) onto a cooking oil sprayed cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.