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oatmeal raisin cookies

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Ingredients For oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 2 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 c
    light brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temp
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 1 1/4 c
    rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped taosted almonds(see note)

How To Make oatmeal raisin cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and the salt. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until smooth, about 3 min. Add the eggs one at a time, the vanilla extract and the almond extract and mix well.
  • 4
    Add the oats and the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Mix in the raisins and almonds.Chill the mixture for 30 mins in the refrigerator before proceeding.
  • 5
    Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion.
  • 6
    Bake for 15-18 mins or until lightly golden brown. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 1 min, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • 7
    NOTE: To toast almonds, place on a baking sheet in a 325 degree oven for approx. 10-15 min or until lightly browned.

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