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Golden Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

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"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Laurie618   view full review
After the 3rd time I've got it perfected. Skip the water and increase the flour to 1 cup and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by erinkay   view full review
Not very impressed. The 2 Tbsp orange peel seemed a bit much, so I used just less than that,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by MarieM   view full review
These came out very crunchy. I prefer soft oatmeal cookies, so I'll stick with Beth's (also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by red_river_princess   view full review
I think I must have overbaked these because they came out kind of crunchy instead of chewy. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by BOBOBEARZOE   view full review
These are very good, just make sure you don't overbake them(what I did with the first pan)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by Cathy L.   view full review
This the Perfect Cookie!! Everything a oatmeal cookie should be-chewy inside and crisp outside...

 

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