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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (2 Versions)

2020, baking

The Sweeter Version: A clean unadulterated oatmeal flavor. Crisp edges and chewy center

Makes 16-20 big cookies

  • 2 sticks softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 3 cup oatmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins
  1. With a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars X 2 minutes
  2. Add the eggs
  3. Sift the dry ingredients together, then add to the egg mixture.
  4. Stir in oatmeal and raisin by hand
  5. Roll into 2 TBSP balls
  6. Bake at 350 degrees X 22 minutes. Reduce time for smaller cookies

The Brown Butter Version: Lower sugar version

Makes 18 big cookies

  • 4 TBSP browned butter
  • 3/4 cups (5.25 oz) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (3.5 oz) sugar
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg + 1 yolk
  • 1 cup (5 oz) flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups (9 oz) oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  1. Beat the butter, sugars and oil
  2. Add eggs
  3. Sift the dry ingredients, then add to egg mixture
  4. Stir in oatmeal and raisins
  5. Roll into 3 TBSP balls, then press into 2 1/2 inch round
  6. Bake at 375 degrees X 8 minutes