Baking: Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soften the butter in the microwave for 10 seconds until slightly melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until creamy.

Add the two eggs and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until nicely incorporated.

Combine one and a half cups of all-purpose flour, one teaspoon of baking soda, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and half a teaspoon of salt (if using) into the mixture. Mix until incorporated.

Add three cups of uncooked Quaker oats and one cup of raisins to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly using a wooden spoon or whisk.

Using a spoon or your hands, form the cookie dough into balls of your desired size, leaving space between each on the cookie sheets.

Place the cookie sheets in the oven on the top and bottom racks and bake for 12 minutes, checking for a nice golden brown color.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before eating.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens