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Recipe Variation by: Dale Macdonald

Dale's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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I always thought Grandma's oatmeal cookies were the world's best.

<p>I always thought Grandma's oatmeal cookies were the world's best.</p>

Ingredients

 

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
Directions
  1. 1

    Combine raisins and orange juice in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease 4 baking sheets.

  3. 3

    Combine granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest.

  4. 4

    Mix flour and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix well. Add raisin mixture, oats and white chocolate chips and mix well.

  5. 5

    Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.

  6. 6

    Bake until golden, about 8 minutes. Cool cookies on baking sheets for 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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