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Oatmeal raisin cookie

Oatmeal Raisin Christmas Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line two sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and both sugars in a large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into butter mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in oats and raisins evenly.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons onto sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Cool on sheets 5 minutes, then completely on a rack.