Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

5 from 1 vote

Here's a recipe you are sure to enjoy. It reminds me of the oatmeal cookies I used to eat as girl, and my husband devours these by the handful. This makes a lot of cookies, but you'll be glad you made plenty, when you see how fast they disappear.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies, Old-Fashioned Oats, Raisins, Snacks

Servings:

Calories: 282kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups old-fashioned oats
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 cups butter room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins chopped

Icing

2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons whole milk as needed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Gather the ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

Prepare the Ingredients

In a food processor or blender, grind old-fashioned oats to a coarse flour.
If desired, chop the raisins, using a Chef’s knife or wavy chopping blade, and cutting board.

Make the Cookie Dough

In medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Add large eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add flour-oat mixture, scraping the bowl as needed. Add in the chopped raisins.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 11-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Prepare the Vanilla Icing

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and whole milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies and allow to set. Makes 5-6 dozen.

Notes

*Unless otherwise indicated, all butter used on this recipe site is salted.

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