Chocolate-covered raisins and the fall-like flavor of pumpkin pie spice turn these oatmeal cookies into prizewinning gourmet treats! Tuck one 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 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 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 pie spice; gradually add to the 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.
READER REVIEW
“I like oatmeal cookies, raisins and chocolate. Pumpkin pie spice is also a favorite, so these cookies rate 5 stars! Flavor is even better the next day.”
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