Friday, June 22, 2007

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I made these today with the boys. Yummy and a little healthier than peanut butter or chocolate chip (or so I tell myself). They are from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.

3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp. cloves (optional)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. raisins

In a large mixing bowl beat butter or margarine with an electric mixer on high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and, if desired, cinnamon and cloves (of course use them why not?). Beat till combine, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla till combined. Beat in flour and oats. Add in raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or till edges are golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Makes about 48 (mine were a little bigger and only made 36)

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