The Best Oatmeal Cookies

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Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.

Submitted by Melanie
Updated on September 28, 2022
close up view of a pile of raisin and Oatmeal Cookies on a white plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 3 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup raisins

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

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

  3. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.

  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

173 Calories
8g Fat
25g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 173
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 179mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 81mg 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.