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Chewy Oatmeal Cookie

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These chewy oatmeal cookies are a timeless classic, offering a perfect balance of soft, cake-like centers and slightly crisp edges. Made with Quaker Quik Oats, they boast a tender crumb and warm spice notes from cinnamon. The addition of plump raisins and crunchy walnuts provides delightful textural contrast in every bite. Ideal for pairing with a cup of coffee or packing in lunchboxes, these cookies bring nostalgic comfort to any occasion. Simple to mix and bake, they are a reliable favorite for home bakers seeking that old-fashioned, homemade taste without the fuss.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 406.7
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These chewy oatmeal cookies are a timeless classic, offering a perfect balance of soft, cake-like centers and slightly crisp edges. Made with Quaker Quik Oats, they boast a tender crumb and warm spice notes from cinnamon. The addition of plump raisins and crunchy walnuts provides delightful textural contrast in every bite. Ideal for pairing with a cup of coffee or packing in lunchboxes, these cookies bring nostalgic comfort to any occasion. Simple to mix and bake, they are a reliable favorite for home bakers seeking that old-fashioned, homemade taste without the fuss.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Butter flavored Crisco
  • 1 1/4 cup Firmly packaged light brown
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2
    Grease a baking sheet with Butter Flavor Crisco or line with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, combine the Butter Flavor Crisco, firmly packed light brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. 4
    Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and well blended.
  5. 5
    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Quaker Quik Oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
  7. 7
    Stir in the raisins and coarsely chopped walnuts by hand.
  8. 8
    Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. 9
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the centers look set.
  10. 10
    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or kitchen counter to cool completely.
  11. 11
    For Half-Dipped Cookies: Omit raisins and nuts. After baking and cooling, microwave 1 cup of Dutch Fudge Frosting for 20-25 seconds until smooth. Dip the top half of each cookie in the frosting and place on waxed paper to set.
  12. 12
    For Chip Cookies: Omit raisins and nuts. Add 1 cup of baking chips to the batter before baking.
  13. 13
    For Maple Walnut Cookies: Omit raisins. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of maple flavoring to the batter. After baking and cooling, frost with a mixture of vanilla frosting and 1 tsp maple flavoring, garnishing with a walnut half.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 406.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.1g58%
Saturated Fat 23.1g116%
Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
Sodium 296.9mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 17.3g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 0.3g
Protein 2.4g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: oatmeal, cookies, chewy, baking, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, dessert, snack, homemade, classic, comfort food, quick oats, brown sugar, vanilla
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