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Subject: REC: Soft Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2024 09:05:59 -0400
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A friend of mine (thanks Lisa!) gave me this recipe.  I'm not usually 
the type to bake cookies but these are fabulous!

1 c. butter, softened to room temp
1 c. packed brown sugar (light or dark, your choice)
1/4 c. white granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temp
1 Tbs. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. dark molasses (do not use blackstrap)
1-1/2 c. all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp. baking soda
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups old fashioned whole rolled oats
1 c. raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 minutes to plump them, then 
blotted dry)

Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the 
softened butter and both sugars together in a large bowl on medium speed 
until smooth, about 2 minutes.  Add the eggs and mix on high until 
combined, about 1 minute.  Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl 
as needed.  Add the vanilla and molasses and mix on high until combined. 
  Set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and 
salt.  Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined.  Beat 
in the oats and raisins on low speed.  The dough will be thick yet very 
sticky.  Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 60 minutes.  Allow to 
set at room temp for 30 minutes before hand-rolling and baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Line two large baking sheets with parchment 
paper.  Roll balls of dough by hand (about 2 Tbs. per cookie) and place 
2 inches apart on the baking sheet.  Bake for 12-14 minute until lightly 
browned on the sides.  The centers will look very soft and under-baked 
but they'll be fine.  Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking 
sheets for 5 minutes (they'll continue to "set").  Remove to a wire rack 
to cool completely.  Store in an air-tight container.

Jill