Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic recipe for soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies featuring a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg. These hearty drop cookies are perfect for any occasion.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 4 dozen cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- cookie sheets
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Cup | Shortening | room temperature |
| 1 Cup | Brown Sugar | packed |
| 2 | Eggs | large |
| 1/3 Cup | Milk | none |
| 1 Cup | Flour | sifted |
| 1 tsp | Baking Powder | none |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | none |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon | none |
| 1/4 tsp | Nutmeg | none |
| 3 Cups | Oats | old-fashioned or quick |
| 1 Cup | Raisins | none |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Cream
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease your cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup shortening and 1 cup brown sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the 2 eggs one at a time.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate medium bowl, sift or whisk together the 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
Step 3: Mix and Bake
- On low speed, add half of the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix.
- Beat in the 1/3 cup milk until combined, then add the remaining dry ingredients and mix well.
- By hand, stir in the 3 cups oats and 1 cup raisins.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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