Butterscotch Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 🍪
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Approximately 60 cookies
Description: This beloved cookie recipe, passed down from a family friend and refined over time, results in a delightful batch of cookies that disappear in no time. Packed with sweet butterscotch chips, chewy raisins, and hearty oatmeal, these cookies are a favorite for any occasion. They’re simple to make and sure to please both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 2 cups raisins
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or lightly greasing them to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until well combined. Set this bowl aside.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, margarine, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
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Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
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Combine Mixtures: Gradually beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture, blending well after each addition. Continue until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the dough begins to come together.
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Add Oats, Chips, and Raisins: Stir in the old-fashioned oats, butterscotch chips, and raisins. Mix gently until the add-ins are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape Cookies: Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake: Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may appear slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
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Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Cook’s Note: If you decide to omit any of the add-ins like raisins or butterscotch chips, make sure to replace them with an equal amount of another add-in or additional oats. This substitution helps to maintain the right consistency of the cookie dough and prevents the cookies from becoming too runny.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie):
- Calories: 119.1
- Fat: 5.2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 grams
- Cholesterol: 14.3 milligrams
- Sodium: 75.7 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 17.4 grams
- Fiber: 0.7 grams
- Sugar: 11.7 grams
- Protein: 1.3 grams
Enjoy these scrumptious butterscotch oatmeal raisin cookies as a sweet treat for your family or at your next gathering. They’re quick to make and even quicker to disappear! 🍪😋
