Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: June 11, 2011

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a favorite among kids and adults.  The question that is always raised when making oatmeal cookies is if you should use old fashioned or quick cooking oats.  The difference between the two is the thickness of the oats.  Old fashioned oats are thicker than the quick cooking ones.  I prefer using old fashioned fashioned because they give the cookies more texture.  If you are not a fan of raisins, substitute with dried cranberries or chocolate chips.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins
 
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