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Chunky Oatmeal Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 15
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin reader Sandra Castillo stores balls of this cookie dough in the freezer, so home-baked cookies are just minutes away.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup peanut butter chips or reese's pieces
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins and candy. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Cover and freeze.
2. Transfer frozen cookie dough balls to a large resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen cookie dough: Place dough balls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com