The Best Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs, beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.

Step 4

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