Crisp Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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Crisp Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Description
This recipe for Crisp Oatmeal Raisin Cookies begins by creaming together room temperature butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Adding egg and vanilla extract builds the base of moisture and flavor. Dry ingredients including rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda are mixed separately and then combined with the wet mixture, preserving the oats' texture. Raisins are folded in last to retain their shape and moisture.
Dropped as tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets, the cookies bake at a moderate temperature until the edges develop a light golden color, creating a crisp exterior while maintaining a slight chew from the oats and raisins. The cinnamon and vanilla contribute subtle aromatic notes enhancing the overall flavor.
These cookies are well-suited for enjoying with tea or coffee and provide a classic texture-contrast between the crunchy edge and tender chewy center.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy
- Cream in egg and vanilla.
- In a medium bowl mix together all remaining ingredients except the raisins.
- With the mixer on, add the oat mixture to the butter mixture until combined.
- Stir in the raisins.
- Drop tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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