Oatmeal Surprise Cookies

Chocolate-covered raisins and the warming flavor of pumpkin pie spice turn these oatmeal cookies into prizewinning gourmet bites! Tuck a few into your child’s lunch for a special surprise.

—REBECCA CLARK WARRIOR, AL



PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 15 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 3 DOZEN


1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

3/4 cups quick-cooking oats

1/2 cups chocolate-covered raisins

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins.

2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.