Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Name: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup golden raisins; 3 cups dark raisins; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 large eggs, beaten lightly; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 cups chopped walnuts; 2 cups chopped pitted prunes or chocolate chips if desired

Servings: persons

1 cup golden raisins
3 cups dark raisins
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs, beaten lightly
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped pitted prunes or chocolate chips if desired

1
In a small heatproof bowl let the golden raisins and the dark raisins soak in 1 cup of boiling hot water, covered, for 30 minutes, or until they are plumped.
2
Drain the raisins over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid.
3
In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the brown sugar and the vanilla until the mixture is light and fluffy and beat in the eggs.
4
Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, the salt, the cinnamon and the cloves, add the mixture to the butter mixture in batches alternately with the reserved soaking liquid, stirring, and stir in the raisins, the oats, the walnuts and the prunes.
5
Drop the batter by heaping tablespoons onto buttered baking sheets, flattening the mounds slightly with the back of the spoon, and bake the cookies in batches in the middle of a preheated 400F.
6
oven for 6 to 9 minutes, or until they are golden.
7
Let the cookies cool for 3 minutes, transfer them with a spatula to racks, and let them cool completely.
8
Store the cookies in airtight containers.

1994

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

230

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup golden raisins, 3 cups dark raisins, 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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