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heirloom chewy oatmeal cookies

Recipe by
Betsy Wolfe
Ft Worth, TX

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.

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

Ingredients For heirloom chewy oatmeal cookies

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

How To Make heirloom chewy oatmeal cookies

  • 1
    Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking soda, salt, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • 2
    Mix wet ingredients in large bowl: brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Combine and mix in raisins.
  • 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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