Oatmeal Drops
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful vintage recipe for chewy oatmeal drop cookies packed with raisins and nuts. Perfect for an afternoon treat with a glass of milk.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 36 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Spoon
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 C. | Butter | Softened |
| 1 C. | Sugar | None |
| 2 C. | Flour | None |
| 3 C. | Oatmeal | None |
| 5 tbsp. | Milk | None |
| 2 | Eggs | None |
| 1 C. | Raisins | None |
| 1 C. | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1/2 tsp. | Soda | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1 tsp. | Cinnamon | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Dropping
- Cream the 1 C. butter and 1 C. sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the 2 eggs, 5 tbsp. milk, 2 C. flour, 3 C. oatmeal, 1 C. raisins, 1 C. nuts, 1/2 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. cinnamon until a cohesive dough forms.
- Drop by spoonfuls from the tip of a spoon onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown and firm around the edges with a soft center.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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