Nobody makes oatmeal cookies better than Grandma! These are flavorful and spicy.
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup raisins
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups quick cooking oats
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine raisins and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet. Drain plumped raisins, reserve 6 tablespoons of the liquid.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Gradually add eggs, vanilla, and the 6 tablespoons water from the raisin pan; mix until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the oats and raisins; mixing until just combined. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, edges should be golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 189 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg
Fat: 8.7 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.8 g
Sodium: 163 mg
