Quaker Famous Oatmeal Cookies | Desserts| Restless Chipotle

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is often less expensive.

old-fashioned oats

🥗Healthier: quick oats

💰Cheaper: instant oats

Instant oats are a quicker option.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Measure 3/4 cup of vegetable shortening (Crisco) using three 1/4 cups, packing it down and leveling it off.

Measure 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, packing the brown sugar tightly into the cup.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, and 1 egg. Mix until well combined.

Add 1/4 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to mix.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in 2 cups of old-fashioned oats and 1 cup of raisins until evenly distributed.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them closely together.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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