RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIES

Raisin Oatmeal Cookies image

In my small neighborhood, my grandkids and their friends stop by throughout the day. I keep my cookie jar well supplied with these.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 12-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups raisins
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (Transfer to a larger bowl if necessary.) Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.