Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 dozen
Calories: 4272.8
Description:
Cookies like Grandma used to make. The secret is boiling the raisins to plump them up, which adds a great dimension to the wonderful spicy taste of this soft cookie. These are real special!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup seedless raisins
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
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Simmer Raisins: In a saucepan, simmer raisins and water over low heat until plump for about 20 minutes. Drain raisin liquid into a measuring cup.
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Prepare Raisin Liquid: Add water to the drained liquid to make 1/2 cup.
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Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
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Cream Mixture: In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add Raisin Liquid: Stir in the prepared raisin liquid into the creamed mixture.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, measure flour and combine it with baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and clove.
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Mix Batter: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well combined.
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Add Oats and Nuts: Fold in the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and plumped raisins into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Drop Cookies: Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy: Once cooled, enjoy these old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. The combination of plump raisins, hearty oats, and warm spices makes them a timeless favorite that will surely bring back memories of grandma’s kitchen. So go ahead, indulge in a batch of these classic treats and savor every bite! 🍪🥛
