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Oatmeal Cookies

Take the basic oatmeal cookie recipe and make it your own with your favorite additions!
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: Dessert, Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 5 dozen
Author: My Dragonfly Cafe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • 1/4 t nutmeg
  • 1/4 t ginger
  • 1/2 t baking soda
  • 1/2 t baking powder
  • 1 c butter, slightly softened
  • 1 c dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1 c chopped walnuts (other options: pecans, any type of chocolate chips)
  • 1 c raisins (other options: chopped dark cherries, craisins, dates)
  • 3 c old fashioned oats

Instructions

  • Whisk dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
  • Cream butter with sugars.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add in the dry ingredients.
  • Mix in the oatmeal followed by your desired additions.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, place cookies about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 14 minutes. Cool slightly then remove them to cooling rack. This makes about 5 dozen cookies. Store in a sealed container or Ziploc bag.