OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they're as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. -Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

  • 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, stirring 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° until golden brown, 10-11 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Zhenique Lynch
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I highly recommend these cookies to anyone who loves oatmeal and raisins.


Megan Quay
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These cookies are always a hit, no matter who I make them for.


Kashif Qureshi
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I've made these cookies for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Jay Jarvis
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These cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fahima Sultana
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I like to dunk these cookies in my coffee.


Isobel Mulvey
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These cookies are a great way to start your day.


Stephanie Cantrell
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I like to pack these cookies in my lunch for work.


Kanteh Fatoumatta
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These cookies are the perfect after-school snack.


Me Tauhid
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I like to make these cookies with my grandchildren. They love helping me measure the ingredients and stir the batter.


Top Music
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These cookies are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


Perseus Oscar
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I've made these cookies with different types of raisins and they're always delicious.


Rind faiSaL
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These cookies are also great for freezing. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them for later.


Md Sahinur
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I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to these cookies for extra flavor.


Jack Jorgenson
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Itz Dangar
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I love the combination of oats and raisins in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and chewy.


Usman Azeez
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These cookies are the perfect comfort food. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.


Margaret Mwai
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Ms rabbi Vai
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ibrahim Mia
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Lafayette Simmons
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These cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the raisins added a great sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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