OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

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These cookies are great! Soaking the raisins first are the key to this recipe. I found this in an old issue of a Mary Engelbreit magazine.

Provided by Sheri in Georgia

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 30 cookies, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs, well beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
3/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine eggs, raisins, and vanilla extract in bowl and let stand--covered for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream together butter and the brown and granulated sugars.
  • Add flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda; mix well.
  • Add raisin mixture, oatmeal, and optional chopped nuts. The dough may seem a little dry; but it will be fine.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Notes: Recipe works well doubled.
  • Time to make does not include the 1 hour needed for soaking the raisins.
  • You can use golden or dark raisins.

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