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Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: D L SUTTON PHOTO BY: carlyq333

"A soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie. Easy to make and good to eat."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 39 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 2/3 cups quick cooking oats

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Add the raisins and quick oats; mix until just combined. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by Starla
I love this recipe! I'm not a good cookie baker and i've never made oatmeal raisin cookies but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2006 by Stacy
Although these cookies had a good taste, these are not "chewy" cookies as described. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by ELLIEGAL
Not the most exciting oatmeal raisin cookie. The texture is strange, like little cakes. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2003 by ROSIK8
I have never made Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. It was my co-workers birthday and she wanted me to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by KHARDEN
Perfect....a soft, but not chewy cookie that is delicious. I t is the perfect change from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2004 by TINYCHEF
I just finished making these cookies, and I must say... they were delicious. I used butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by gotjoyce
These were easy to make, but were to cake like for a cookie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2003 by Stacey
Not very impressed. Had a floury taste and was cakey. Thanks anyways! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2007 by ilovetocookyummyfood
Just made these and loved them. I changed a few things though. I used whole wheat flour, used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Jovi K
these were excellent! i followed the recipe exactly and they turned out wonderful! MORE

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