THE ESSENTIAL SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES (KING ARTHUR FLOUR)

The Essential Soft Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour) image

Provided by Pardeemom

Time 12m

Yield 45 cookies, 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
6 tablespoons sour cream (or yogurt)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar.
Add the egg, beating until fluffy, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla.
Stir in the raisins and oats.
In a separate bowl, mix together the bkaing soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add this mixture, a cup at at ime, to the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the cookie sheets.
Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until they're golden brown.
Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 45, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 1.5