You’ll love the old-fashioned taste of these chewy raisin-studded cookies. I often present this as a housewarming gift or when a mom has a new baby.
—MERWYN GARBINI TUCSON, AZ
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 5 DOZEN PER BATCH
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups quick-cooking oats
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer brown sugar, sugar, raisins and oats, packing well between each layer. Top with reserved flour mixture. Cover and store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Makes: 1 batch (about 4 cups).
2. To prepare cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add cookie mix and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.