The Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour) Recipe

Name: The Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 3 cups rolled oats; 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)

1
Preheat the oven to 325. Line cookie sheets with parchment.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars, butter, shortening, salt, baking powder, spices and vanilla, beating until smooth.
3
Beat in the egg.
4
Stir in the oats and flour, then the raisins and nuts.
5
Drop the dough by the tablespoonful onto the prepared cookie sheets. Using the flat bottom of a drinking glass dipped in sugar, flatten each ball of dough to about 1/4 inch.
6
Bake the cookes for about 20 minutes, until they're golden brown; these are supposed to be crunchy, so don't underbake them.
7
Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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: 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, The Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour) 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.

The Essential Crunchy Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

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