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Outrageous Oatmeal Cookies

The Washington Post, July 16, 2009
  • Course: Dessert
  • Features: Fast

Summary:

MAKE AHEAD: The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Makes about thirty 3-inch cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (do not use quick-cooking or instant)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (granulated) sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Combine the oats, flour, 1/4 cup of the dark raisins and 1/4 cup of the golden raisins, the dried cranberries, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.

Combine the remaining 1/4 cup dark raisins and 1/4 cup golden raisins (for topping) in a separate bowl.

Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer or hand-held mixer; beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Add the egg, cinnamon and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until well incorporated.

Reduce the speed to low; gradually add the oats mixture, mixing until just combined.

Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls on the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Place one mounded teaspoon of raisins on top of each portion of dough (flatten the dough slightly to keep the raisins from rolling off). Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, until the cookies are light golden brown yet still soft. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from a Starbucks recipe.

Tested by Candy Sagon for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Per cookie
Calories: 97
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: 3g 5
Saturated Fat: 2g 10
Cholesterol: 13mg 4
Sodium: 56mg2
Total Carbohydrates: 16g 5
Dietary Fiber: 1g 4
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 2g
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g
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