Best 8 Grandmas Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Steeped in tradition and filled with heartfelt memories, these cookies hold a special place in the hearts of cookie enthusiasts everywhere. With their soft and chewy texture, a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, and the comforting aroma of cinnamon and vanilla, these cookies evoke a sense of nostalgia and bring families together. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through the process of crafting these delectable treats, ensuring they become a cherished part of your family's culinary heritage.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a soft and chewy cookie packed with raisins, oatmeal, and walnuts in every delicious homemade cookie bite!

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Raisins
3/4 cup Butter Flavored Crisco
1 cup Sugar
3 Eggs
2 1/2 cups Flour
2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 cups Chopped Walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Soak 2 cups raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Cream Crisco and sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Combine and gradually add to cream mixture: flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts and drained raisins.
  • Spoon large scoops of cookie dough evenly distributed on parchment paper lined pan and bake for 10 minutes.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well, too. -Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups raisins, chopped
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMAS OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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These are the best oatmeal raisin cookies. My grandma makes these all the time and I finally got the recipe and had to post! Perfect with a cold glass of milk! If you bake them on parchment paper, you dont have to spray the baking sheet so you can save calories for more important things! :)

Provided by ChantelleWilliams

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Crisco
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick oats
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
parchment paper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking soda,salt, nutmeg,and cinnamon, set aside.
  • Cream Crisco, butter, and sugars together in large bowl.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture.
  • Add oats, raisins, coconut.
  • Bake on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for about 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 1.3

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Very moist (don't cook them too long), very rich in flavor, yet somehow not too heavy. Grandma's recipe! Even people who don't like oatmeal raisin cookies do like these.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shortening
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups rolled oats
1 cup milk
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in the rolled oats alternately with the milk. Finally, stir in the raisins. Drop by heaping spoonfuls 3 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until edges are golden and tops are dry. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 49.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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These yummy oatmeal raisin cookies are an old-fashioned favorite. The easy drop cookies are spiced with a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups rolled oats (quick-cooking)
3/4 to 1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 F. Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until light. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
  • Into another bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
  • Stir the sifted mixture into the creamed mixture until blended. Stir in oats and raisins.
  • With a tablespoon, drop onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between the cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 91 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 4 to 5 dozen servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups raisins, chopped
3 cups boiling water
3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks.

GREAT-GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COOKIES



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Not only is this recipe a favorite of my husband's, it's extra special to me because it goes back to my great-grandmother. For holidays, we like to sprinkle on colored sugar for a festive touch. -Mary Ann Konechne, Kimball, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
4 teaspoons water
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups chopped raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture, and mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and walnuts. , On a surface sprinkled with additional sugar, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter in desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S BOILED RAISIN COOKIES



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I got this recipe from my mom, who got it from her mom. These are the best raisin cookies I have ever had. They stay very soft! Most people look skeptical of raisin cookies until they try these, and then they ask for the recipe.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups raisins
1 cup water
1 cup margarine
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Bring water to boil in small pot, add raisans and boil 5 minutes. Cool. Do not drain water - it will be used in recipe.
  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Add cooled raisans with any left over water, and vanilla.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice to wet ingredients.
  • Drop by teaspoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. This mixture is not meant to be really dry.
  • Bake 10 minutes.

Tips for Making Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better-tasting cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies to have a chewy texture.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the cookies from becoming tough.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients gradually: Stirring in the dry ingredients gradually will help to prevent the cookies from becoming dry.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies to spread less and will result in a more chewy cookie.
  • Bake the cookies at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown: Baking the cookies at the right temperature and for the right amount of time will help to ensure that they are perfectly cooked.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving: This will help the cookies to set and will prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a classic recipe that is sure to please everyone. These cookies are chewy, delicious, and full of flavor. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or to share with friends and family. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cookies at home. So what are you waiting for? Give Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies a try today!

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