Spiced Lunch Box Cookies Recipe

Name: Spiced Lunch Box Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal; ⅔ cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup milk; ½ cup raisins, plus more; ½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup pecans

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
⅔ cup shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup raisins, plus more
½ cup chopped walnuts or ½ cup pecans

1
Sift flour with salt, baking powder, ginger and nutmeg.
2
Stir into oatmeal and set aside.
3
Cream shortening with sugar on medium speed, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Beat in eggs.
5
Add flour mixture alternately with milk.
6
Stir in raisins and nuts.
7
Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased baking sheets.
8
Top each with 1 raisin, if desired.
9
Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

644

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lunch Box 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.

Spiced Lunch Box Cookies

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