Oatmeal cookies are College Boy’s favorite so we are always trying new recipes. This soft old-fashioned oat cookie was a hit!
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
Cream butter and shortening until smooth.
Add sugars and cream well.
Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
Stir in flour mixture and milk alternately.
Stir in oats and raisins. Chill for 30 minutes. Drop on cookie sheet and bake!
Old Fashioned Oat Cookies
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 cups uncooked quick oats
- 1 cup raisins
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
Cream margarine and shortening until smooth. Add sugars and cream well.
Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture and milk alternately.
Stir in oats and raisins. Chill for 30 minutes.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookies sheets. (I like to use parchment paper.)
Bake at 350 degree for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.
