Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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I was given this recipe by a friend many years ago, and these cookies are as delicious as Mom used to make. The secret to this recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 21 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture, just until combined. Stir in the oats, raisins and pecans if desired.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a greased glass bottom.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 2 cookies equals 275 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 247 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in Country October/November 1991, p49

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by chick120167

ive used this recipe many times before...and always loved it!.just got a pkge of cinamon chips and im going to try them in this recipe today. wish me luck!!


Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2012 by TheDix

Have made these before and never disappointed. Today I added dried cranberries instead of raisins. DELICIOUS!


Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by Bentlysmom16

My husband and father-in-law love these cookies!


Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by AZdeserttoy

These were delicious!! The cookies turned out perfectly! The only change was to omit the nuts for my picky husband. Yum! I'm making more of these for Christmas gifts.


Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by nancymcf

This is the second time for making these cookies because of all the raves. I did change the first batch though with 1/2 sugar rather than the cup. Tasted great!!!


Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by zegunism

My favorite oatmeal cookie!


Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2011 by cjohnikin

Awesome! Added a tadbit of allspice and a drop of almond extract!! Perfect!


Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2011 by quilt56

These cookies are the best. Crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. It's a keeper.


Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by cklayum

EXCELLENT. I got 5-6 dozen cookies out of this recipe.


Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by suunylou

Baking these right now. Baked them for 14 min.on insulated cookie sheets. Soft in center, crispy on edges. Perfect!

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