Oatmeal Raisin Cookies IX

This is an oatmeal raisin cookie developed to use vegetable oil instead of solid fats. It is a slight modification of one with which I won first place in a company sponsored contest where I work.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup canola oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix canola oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the oats and raisins last. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.