Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies Recipe
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325ºF.
Step 2
In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and rum extract; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie pan, spacing 2-inches apart. Press down cookie mixture gently.
Step 3
Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool cookies in pan 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling grid; cool completely.
Step 4
Gift Giving Tip: Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies fit perfectly in Hexagon Treat Boxes. Decorate a treat box with ribbon, paper cut outs, and, of course, a gift tag! Place cookies, separated by flattened Baking Cups, in your decorated box.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter (, softened (1 stick))
3/4 cup brown sugar (, firmly packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons rum extract (or pure vanilla extract)
3 cups old-fashioned oats ((uncooked))