Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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With a little experimenting, I came up with these chewy, spicy, oatmeal raisin cookies. They make your kitchen smell wonderful while they are baking. They almost remind me of Christmas because the spices smell so good.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
23 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • ½ cup butter flavored shortening

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

    close up view of Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies on a platter
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

144 Calories
6g Fat
21g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 144
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 74mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.