Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Prep 15 min
Total 0 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 36

Quick-cooking and old-fashioned rolled oats are interchangeable unless recipes call for a specific type. Instant oatmeal products are not the same as quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats and should not be used for baking—you will get gummy or mushy results. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

2/3

cup granulated sugar

2/3

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2

cup shortening

teaspoon baking soda

teaspoon ground cinnamon

teaspoon vanilla

1/2

teaspoon baking powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

large eggs

cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

cup all-purpose flour*

cup raisins, chopped nuts or semisweet chocolate chips, if desired

Directions

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1

Heat oven to 375°F.
2

In large bowl, beat all ingredients except oats, flour and raisins with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in oats, flour and raisins.
3

On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
4

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Expert Tips

For 3 grams of fat and 95 calories per serving, substitute unsweetened applesauce for the shortening and 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the eggs. Increase cinnamon and vanilla to 1 1/2 teaspoons each.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Calories: 120
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 6g; 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 20mg; 6%
Sodium: 95mg; 4%
Potassium: 45mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 15g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 8g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Quick-cooking and old-fashioned rolled oats are interchangeable unless recipes call for a specific type. Instant oatmeal products are not the same as quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats and should not be used for baking—you will get gummy or mushy results.