Chewy Pecan Cookies

Name: Chewy Pecan Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5-6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie or apple pie spice; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 2 cups raisins; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Oatmeal cookies were always my son's favorite when he was small. I wanted to send him some recently, but I couldn't find the recipe. So, I got out the ingredients and made my own. My family thought they were the best I've ever made! The pecans add a real Southern touch. —Janice Jackson, Haleyville, Alabama

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie or apple pie spice
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and pie spice; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, raisins and nuts; mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 199 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Chewy Pecan Cookies in Country October/November 1994

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sissy546

Dec 2, 2013

kathidahl, the yield is 5-6 dozen and the servings are 30-36 so that equals two cookies per serving.I haven't tried these yet, but plan to for this Christmas.
kathidahl

Sep 21, 2013

The recipe says 5-6 dozen, the yield 30-36...what do these mean??
mizflip

Apr 27, 2013

Looking to use up some quick cooking oats I had on hand - this fit the bill - cut recipe in half - used craisins and walnuts - delish.
kayakbabe1

Sep 22, 2011

If you need something to get you in the mood for Autumn, try these wonderful, moist & flavorable cookies! A five star recipe!