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Monday, February 9, 2009

Classic Raisin Oatmeal Cookies


A great American classic cookie!

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 granulated sugar
1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick or old fashioned oats
1 cup sultana raisins

Makes 28 -32 cookies.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F(180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment (baking) paper.

In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, egg and vanilla with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Stir in oats and raisins.

Drop batter in by heaping 2-tablespoon portions onto prepare baking sheet, spacing the cookies 3 inches apart.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Let cookies cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks with a thin or flexible spatula.

Serve either warm or cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Looks yummy! Suzanne here from Plum Tart (and cooking class) - what's your email addy? Let's talk, I'd love to profile you on my blog! Contact me at suzannekathrynellis@gmail.com.

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