Easy Oatmeal Cookies
Description
This is an easy oatmeal cookie recipe made with pantry ingredients and spice-shelf staples for a great variation on an old favorite.
Ingredients
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1 cup raisins
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1/2 cup hot water
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups quick cooking oats
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt, and spices. Blend in rolled oats, sugar, and nuts.
3
In a separate bowl, beat eggs with a fork and add oil, vanilla, raisins, and water mixture; pour into flour mixture, stirring until well mixed. Drop by rounded spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4
Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.