Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Name: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect match for a tall glass of cold milk, hot coffee or tea.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the oats, raisins and, if desired, pecans.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a greased glass bottom.
Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-11 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 138 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

A friend gave me the recipe for these cookies many years ago, and they’re as delicious as the ones Mom used to make. The secret to the recipe is to measure exactly (no guessing on the amounts) and to not overbake. —Wendy Coalwell, Abbeville, Georgia

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