Friday, June 15, 2012

Oatmeal Spice Drop Cookies with Walnuts & Raisins

These are somewhat crisp cookies with a nice blend of spices.  The raisins give a softness to the texture, while the walnuts offset the softness with a gentle crunch.

Makes between five and seven dozen, depending on the size of your teaspoon.

Qty
Ingredient
Prep
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¼ lb.
Buter (1 stick)
At room temperature

1 c.
Light brown sugar
Packed

1 c.
Granulated sugar


1.4 t.
Salt


1 t.
Cinnamon
Ground

½ t.
Numeg
Ground

½ t.
Allspice
Ground

½ t.
Ginger
Ground

½ t.
Cloves
Ground

2
Eggs
At room temperature

1 t.
Baking soda


1 t.
Baking powder


1 t.
Red wine vinegar


2 c.
Flour
Unbleached

1 c.
Raisins


1 c.
Walnut pieces


1 c.
Rolled oats



Instructions:

1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (convection setting works well for baking)
2.
Cream together butter and sugars until fluffy
3.
Add salt, spices and mix briefly
4.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing briefly after each
5.
Add baking powder and baking soda, mix briefly
6.
Add flour, about 1/3 at a time, mixing gently after each addition
7.
Add raisins, walnuts, oats, and vinegar, mixing gently until combined
8.
Drop batter by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake for 13 – 14 minutes until lightly browned.