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Golden Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Marion Lowery

"Here's a slightly different twist on a traditional favorite. These crisp, chewy oatmeal cookies feature golden raisins and have a mild orange tang. They're a staple in my picnic basket! -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup golden raisins

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, water and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, orange peel, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the raisins (dough will be stiff).
  2. Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Laurie618
After the 3rd time I've got it perfected. Skip the water and increase the flour to 1 cup and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by erinkay
Not very impressed. The 2 Tbsp orange peel seemed a bit much, so I used just less than that,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by Mellanie Skrabek
I think I must have overbaked these because they came out kind of crunchy instead of chewy. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by tekkie4u
These came out very crunchy. I prefer soft oatmeal cookies, so I'll stick with Beth's (also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by BOBOBEARZOE
These are very good, just make sure you don't overbake them(what I did with the first pan)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by Cathy L.
This the Perfect Cookie!! Everything a oatmeal cookie should be-chewy inside and crisp outside... MORE


 
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