Monday, April 14, 2008

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup (225gm) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup (200gm) firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup (120gm) granulated sugar 2 eggs
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
1 ½ cup (220 gm) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
1 teaspoon (5ml) cinnamon
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup (200gm) raisins (optional)
Heat oven to 350 (180C). Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 3-4 dozen depending on size.
*Note: This is the same recipe that is found on the Quaker Oats canister/box. I have been able to make these cookies no matter where I have been living in the world….the ingredients seem to be universal!

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