I've been eating a lot of oatmeal lately, trying to incorporate more fiber and whole grains into my diet. Unfortunately, I hate oatmeal ... I hate the mushy type, that is. So, I've been taking my oatmeal in the form of granola ... which I love.
Well, today I decided to take my oatmeal in the form of Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies.
Hey, even if it's surrounded by brown sugar and Raisinets, it's still oatmeal! It's still fiber and whole grains. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Ohhhhhhh, and it's darn good oatmeal, too.
When you use Raisinets instead of just plain ol' raisins, you get all the tasty chewiness of raisins with the added bonus of a little chocolate. And can't we all use a bonus of a little chocolate? I think we can. Oh, yes, I think we can.
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Chewy Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies
Source: Adapted from our family oatmeal cookie recipe
Ingredients
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. Raisinets (chocolate covered raisins)
Directions
1. Beat shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and water until creamy. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until combined. Gently stir in oats and then Raisinets.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes, or until golden brown and set on the edges but still doughy looking in the middle (the middles won't look done!). Let cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Note: Bake as directed above for chewy cookies. For crisper cookies, bake up to 15 minutes until middles are set and golden brown.
Enjoy!
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I've been eating a lot of oatmeal lately, trying to incorporate more fiber and whole grains into my diet. Unfortunately, I hate oatmeal ... I hate the mushy type, that is. So, I've been taking my oatmeal in the form of granola ... which I love.
Well, today I decided to take my oatmeal in the form of Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies.
Hey, even if it's surrounded by brown sugar and Raisinets, it's still oatmeal! It's still fiber and whole grains. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Ohhhhhhh, and it's darn good oatmeal, too.
When you use Raisinets instead of just plain ol' raisins, you get all the tasty chewiness of raisins with the added bonus of a little chocolate. And can't we all use a bonus of a little chocolate? I think we can. Oh, yes, I think we can.
I invite you to follow The Kitchen is My Playground with Pinterest, Facebook, Google Friend Connect, Linky Followers, bloglovin', or Feedburner. Buttons are in the right sidebar. I'd love to have you back soon!
Chewy Oatmeal Raisinet Cookies
Source: Adapted from our family oatmeal cookie recipe
Ingredients
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. Raisinets (chocolate covered raisins)
Directions
1. Beat shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, and water until creamy. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until combined. Gently stir in oats and then Raisinets.
2. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes, or until golden brown and set on the edges but still doughy looking in the middle (the middles won't look done!). Let cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Note: Bake as directed above for chewy cookies. For crisper cookies, bake up to 15 minutes until middles are set and golden brown.
Enjoy!
This post is linked with Inspiration Friday hosted by At the Picket Fence, Foodie Friday hosted by Rattlebridge Farm, Sweets for a Saturday hosted by Sweet as Sugar Cookies, Strut Your Stuff Saturday hosted by Six Sisters' Stuff, Scrumptious Sunday hosted by Addicted to Recipes, Sundae Scoop hosted by I {heart} Nap Time, Think Pink Sunday hosted by Flamingo Toes, Sunday Showcase hosted by Under the Table and Dreaming, Mangia Mondays hosted by Shine Your Light, Crazy Sweet Tuesday hosted by Crazy for Crust, Totally Tasty Tuesdays hosted by Mandy's Recipe Box, What's New Wednesday hosted by Grateful Belly, Cast Party Wednesday hosted by Lady Behind the Curtain, Share Your Creations hosted by Kristen's Creations, It's a Keeper Thursday hosted by It's a Keeper, Weekend Bloggy Reading hosted by Serenity Now.
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