heirloom chewy oatmeal cookies

3 Pinches
Ft Worth, TX
Updated on Oct 31, 2021

This simple, old fashioned cookie recipe has been passed down for generations. My mother-in-law passed this down to me for my kids, and now they have it for their upcoming generations. Easy, and much better than a mix or store-bought cookies! Great fall treat as well.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 2-3 dozen depending on size.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup shortening or butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup raisins

How To Make heirloom chewy oatmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Mix wet ingredients in large bowl: brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Combine and mix in raisins.
  • Step 3
    With two spoons, drop small balls of cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes.

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