Chinese Five-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Description
Chinese five-spice powder adds a delicious and comforting warmth to these oatmeal raisin cookies.
Ingredients
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1 cup raisins
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups quick cooking oats
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1/2 cup flaked coconut
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1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Soak raisins in a bowl of warm water until plump, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat raisins dry with a towel.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Beat butter and both sugars with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended; beat vanilla extract in with the second egg.
4
Combine oats, flour, walnuts, coconut, five-spice powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir egg mixture into oat mixture until well mixed. Fold in raisins and mix until just incorporated.
5
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
6
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.