3.27.2012

Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies





    My cookies turned out a little too over done 
    {I'm still gettin' used to our new oven... It's ancient.}
    and I added some peanuts too! They were a perfect
    combination of chewy and crunchy and sweet and salty! 
    YUMMM!


    Thick and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies 
    From Lovin' From the Oven




    1/2 c. {1 stick} butter
    1/2 c. packed brown sugar
    1 egg
    3/4 tsp. vanilla
    3/4 c. flour
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1/4 tsp. baking powder
    1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 1/2 c. oats
    1/2-3/4 c. raisins
    1/2 c. chopped walnuts {optional}


    Preheat oven to 350ºF 
    In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Add oats, raisins, {and nuts if using them}; mix well.

    Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.


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    1 comment:

    1. hi! I just found your blog and love it. Your food looks amazing, and I can't wait to try some of your recipes. :) And I love pintrest too, so I have been "oh-ing" and "ahh-ing" over your pins. :)

      -marcia

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