BETH'S OATMEAL COOKIES

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This recipe came from a mystery novel, "Aunt Dimity's Death" by Nancy Atherton. She includes a recipe at the end of every novel!! These are the best oatmeal cookies I have had in years!

Provided by Graymare47 252632

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
5 tablespoons water, the raisins were boiled in
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
2 cups water
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring the raisins to a boil in a saucepan with the 2 cups water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool. Reserve 5 tablespoons of water from the raisins. Drain the rest of the water from the raisins.
  • Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat again. Stir in the raisin water.
  • Sift the flour and spices together; mix into the creamed butter/sugar/egg mixture. Fold in the raisins, rolled oats and walnuts.
  • Drop by tablespoonsful onto greased cookie sheets and bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes until top springs back when pressed lightly.

Rj Tuhin
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the cookies to turn out right. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


King Spenzy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. Maybe I didn't measure the ingredients correctly.


william borzo
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These cookies are a great way to sneak some extra oats into your diet. They're also a good source of fiber and protein.


Abdall Xasan
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I'm always looking for healthy cookie recipes and these cookies fit the bill. They're made with whole oats and they're not too sweet.


Riad Islam vip
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack.


John Rowe
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a healthy and filling snack.


Terry Reynolds
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YUM! These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of oats, raisins, and nuts. They're also really easy to make.


lawrence ssentale
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. I also love the flavor of the oats and raisins. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Levente Ozsvath
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I'm not a huge oatmeal cookie fan, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so soft and chewy, and the raisins and nuts add a nice sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


sarah Smith
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I especially love the crispy edges.


Joy Uduokhai
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great. They're chewy and flavorful, and they freeze well, too. I like to add a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg for a more festive flavor during the holidays.


Feel Love
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These cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for breakfast or a midday pick-me-up. I love the combination of oats, raisins, and nuts.