GINGER OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Ginger Oatmeal Raisin Cookies image

Provided by Busters friend

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes and chilled
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons candied ginger, finely chopped, plus more
candied ginger, for garnish if desired (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats, old fashioned
1 1/4 cups raisins, preferably golden

Steps:

Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set mix aside.
Beat the butter, both sugars, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a bowl until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time,and then add the milk and vanilla.
Add the 1/2 flour mixture & mix. Add the rest of the flour and mix just until incorporated.
Stir in the oats and raisins.
Chill dough for at least 2 hours before baking. (if you can).
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop the cookie dough into 1 inch balls and put 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Slightly flatten each ball (fingers or fork - cook's choice).
Sprinkle the tops with chopped candied ginger, if desired (I don't).
Bake the cookies until lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Place on cooling racks to cool crispier.