OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE MIX

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You'll love the old-fashioned taste of these chewy raisin-studded cookies shared by Merwyn Garbini. "I tie a jar of this layered mix with a petty ribbon and give it as a housewarming gift or when a mom has a new baby," comments the Tucson, Arizona cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups quick-cooking oats
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer brown sugar, sugar, raisins and oats, packing well between each layer. Top with reserved flour mixture. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups). , To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add cookie mix and mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.