Easy Oatmeal Cookies

This is an easy oatmeal cookie recipe made with pantry ingredients and spice-shelf staples for a great variation on an old favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt, and spices. Blend in rolled oats, sugar, and nuts.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat eggs with a fork and add oil, vanilla, raisins, and water mixture; pour into flour mixture, stirring until well mixed. Drop by rounded spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden.