Oatmeal Cookies

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Writer: Judy Shortsleeve

Oatmeal Cookies

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Writer: Judy Shortsleeve

Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies

Course: Desserts

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Butter softened
  • 1-1/2 cups Light brown sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Molasses
  • 1-1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cups Raisins
  • 3 cups Unbleached flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Thoroughly combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Blend together butter and sugars. Quickly add eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Combine the flour and egg mixtures. Add oats and raisins. Scoop dough with a small cookie or ice cream scoop into balls. Chill dough balls well.
  • Bake for eight to 12 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. (Chocolate chips may be substituted for raisins.)

Notes

This recipe is from Far Land Provisions at 150 Bradford Street in Provincetown and also appeared in the 2013 May issue of Cape Cod LIFE.
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