Ultimate Oatmeal Cookies 🍪
Description: These ultimate oatmeal cookies have been a beloved treat in our family for generations, cherished since I was little. What sets them apart is their delightful blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger, adding a warm and comforting flavor to every bite.
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 5 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Butter |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1 tsp | Clove |
| 1 tsp | Ginger |
| 3 cups | Quick oats |
| 2 cups | Raisins |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a small bowl; then set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, water, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in the quick oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of the dough onto lightly greased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie for spreading during baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
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Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 1 minute before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy these ultimate oatmeal cookies with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee for a delightful treat any time of day!
These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings and sharing with family and friends. With their irresistible aroma and comforting flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household too!
