Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Name: Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 44 cookies.
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1/4 cup water; 3 egg whites; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

"The first time I made these sweet chewy cookies, I didn't tell my family they were low in fat," says Julie Hauser of Sheridan, California. "Their reaction when they found out? 'No way!'"

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1/4 cup water
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

Directions

In a food processor, combine the raisins, water, egg whites and molasses. Cover and process for 10-15 seconds or until the raisins are finely chopped.
Transfer to a large bowl. Beat in sugars and vanilla. Combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to raisin mixture and mix well. Stir in oats.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 77 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 24mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 2002

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hervin02

Jan 13, 2009

I didn't bother processing the initial ingredients to get "finely chopped raisins" - seems to me the whole raisins are the best part of these kinds of cookies. They were just fine this way. On the whole, the cookies are a bit dense, and remain in the "drop" cookie shape - they don't spread like other cookies. I used old fashioned oatmeal also (quick cook oatmeal is just old-fashioned that has been chopped up). My husband thought they were great, especially since they're lo-cal and don't have cholesterol (he's watching his). They were too sweet for me, with the 2 cups of sugar plus 1 T of molassas, but in general the flavor was nice. I'll keep this recipe and cut some of the sugar next time.

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