Great Oatmeal Cookies

These classic oatmeal cookies deliver the perfect balance of chewy texture and crisp edges, packed with the warm flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and butter. The addition of plump raisins provides bursts of natural sweetness, while the rolled oats give the cookies their signature hearty, wholesome feel. They are soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for pairing with a steaming cup of coffee or milk, these cookies are a timeless favorite for afternoon snacks, potlucks, or gifting. Simple to make with pantry staples, they offer a comforting, homemade taste that everyone will love.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 32

Calories: 2664.3

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These classic oatmeal cookies deliver the perfect balance of chewy texture and crisp edges, packed with the warm flavors of vanilla, cinnamon, and butter. The addition of plump raisins provides bursts of natural sweetness, while the rolled oats give the cookies their signature hearty, wholesome feel. They are soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, making them an irresistible treat. Perfect for pairing with a steaming cup of coffee or milk, these cookies are a timeless favorite for afternoon snacks, potlucks, or gifting. Simple to make with pantry staples, they offer a comforting, homemade taste that everyone will love.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Raisins
2 Eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 cups Shortening
3/4 cups Sugar; plus
2 tablespoons Sugar
2 cups Flour
1 1/8 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
2 1/8 teaspoons Baking powder
3 3/4 cups Rolled oats

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375&# 194;Â°F (190ÃÂ°C).
2
Cover raisins with warm water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine eggs, 2 tablespoons water, vanilla, shortening, and sugars. Beat until creamy.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating at low speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
6
Stir in the rolled oats and drained raisins until evenly blended.
7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
8
Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork to about 1/4-inch thickness.
9
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 32

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2664.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 79.9g123%
Saturated Fat 24.3g122%
Cholesterol 93.2mg32%
Sodium 5959.3mg249%
Total Carbohydrate 443.9g148%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g124%
Sugars 198.4g
Protein 56.3g113%

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

Note

The original recipe suggested forming logs and chilling; however, drop cookies are easier and bake more evenly for this texture. If you prefer thicker, softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.

"Sugar; plus" and the empty ingredient list item in the source likely referred to brown sugar. For best flavor, replace the granulated sugar with 3/4 cup white sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

You can substitute shortening with unsalted butter for a richer flavor, but the cookies may spread more.

Keywords: oatmeal, cookies, raisins, baking, chewy, vanilla, shortening, rolled oats, classic, homemade, snack, dessert, breakfast, american, flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda, baking powder, salt

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