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 Jul. 29, 2010 by jordie89

These cookies are awesome!! Definitely saving this recipe to make again

Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by bethanyrenee

Yum!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2010 by denmancarey

This is now one of my favorite recipes.I enjoy making these cookies for everyone, because I know for sure they will LOVE them. Try adding Cranberries YUM!!!!

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2010 by tracy197600

Awesome cookies!!!! I will make there again and again! They taste like they came from a bakery!

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2010 by beckyy86

This recipe made more like 8-10 dozen cookies for me, and I wasn't making tiny cookies. They are REALLY good, though. I added a little extra cinnamon.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by Classicrock

Yummy! After baking each batch, I left mine sit on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing them; they were too soft if I tried to remove them right away. These are now a definite favorite of ours! -Lori in WI.

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2009 by jonsbride1009

These were delightful cookies! They were so easy to throw together and my entire family loved them! I used a bit more raisins than the recipe called for, which really plumped them out and made them very full! I would make these again! 100%!

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2009 by misscamaro88

BEST. COOKIES. EVER. This cookie remains to be my personal all-time favorite, despite my chocoholic tendencies! However, I use 2/3 cup of both sugars, and I add more cinnamon. Everyone always LOVES the cinnamon!

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by mrs_h

The recipe says not to overbake them. Don't! At first, all I could think was some of them weren't cooked enough. They were golden brown, but didn't set up for a little while. Now, they are perfect! I was a little worried I sent some raw cookies to some sick friends. Thank goodness that didn't happen!

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2009 by mrs_h

Good, but next time I'll try a little less sugar.

 
 

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