Description
Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with the perfect blend of spices, sweetness, and raisins, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
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- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Dry Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old fashion oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Other
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- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup water (for soaking raisins)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F to ensure it’s ready when you start baking.
- Make the Wet Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, blend together the shortening and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, ground cloves, and cinnamon. Stir together to ensure even mixing of the dry ingredients.
- Prepare the Raisins: Place the raisins in a small bowl, pour 1/2 cup of water over them, and microwave for 90 seconds. This softens the raisins and adds moisture to the cookies.
- Mix the Dough: Add the dry ingredients and the raisin water to the sugar and shortening mixture. Stir gently until just well combined to avoid overmixing. Then fold the soaked raisins into the dough.
- Form the Cookies: Use a scoop or spoon to place portions of the dough onto a greased baking sheet, keeping them evenly spaced apart for baking.
- Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375°F. Watch for the edges to become slightly golden brown. Be careful not to overbake to preserve their chewy texture.
Notes
- If the dough seems a bit dry, you can add an extra tablespoon of water to adjust the consistency. This might be necessary if the raisins were microwaved for too long and lost too much water during the process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
