This recipe for Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies is from a Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book that belonged to my Grandmother. I’ve made these before but not for a really long time. When my kids were home the go-to home made treat was Chocolate Chip Cookies. These are my husband’s favorite so I made them a few Sundays ago when we were snowed in. For about the 4th time…but who’s counting?
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 c. Sugar
- 1/3 c. brown sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 3/4 c. Flour
- 1 t. baking soda
- 1 t. salt
- 1 t. Cinnamon
- 2 c. oats
- 3/4 c. raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Beat first 5 ingredients until well mixed.
- Whisk together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and oats.
- Add to sugar mixture in three additions scraping the bowl between additions.
- Fold in raisins.
- Drop by level 2 in. scoops onto cookie sheet.
- Bake 10 min.
This cookie was actually crowned the Best Cooky of 1900 – 1910. I’m not sure who bestowed this honor but I totally agree. These are delicious and very moist. They make a great breakfast cookie too.
Those of you down South…I hope you are safe and warm. So far this winter we have dealt with snow almost on a daily basis but we never lost power. For that I am so grateful.
See you soon…
P.S. Don’t forget to pin this!
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Wendy says
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 6:14 pmHi Ann,
I made these cookies yesterday and are they ever good! I’ll be using this recipe again. I added some nuts also. Thanks for the recipe!
shelley says
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 1:41 pmjust took a pan of your cookies out of the oven….very tasty…I did make afew changes….I added 1/3 cup coconut….and 1/3 cup softened raisins…..I am not a big fan of raisins….I also used even amounts of sugar and brown sugar….I like that brown sugar flavor over regular sugar…I think we have a winner here….I am sure husband will love them too….so thanks for posting the original recipe and then I jumped ahead…..lol
Carole says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 8:43 pmOatmeal raisin cookies……my ultimate favorite. Just had one with tea. I’ve been drinking lots of hot tea in the past few days. This winter has been the worst since we moved to North Carolina, and if the cold temps weren’t bad enough, we had the worst snow storm in years…..housebound for 3 days. The sun came out today, so it was an opportunity to scrape 5 inches of snow off my car! Looking forward to spring!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Beverly says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 6:06 pmThese are my favorite cookies. I add a few toasted pecans in mine.
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 9:34 amAnn, we have been snowed (iced) in for 2 days but we finally got out yesterday to attend a Valentine’s dinner. Thank heavens we did not lose our power, but many in our state did. My sister-in-law said she made your cookies, but I’m not sure if she meant these or your other recipe. She visits your blog but she never comments so I told her I would tell you! Have a happy Valentine’s day!
Barbara (WA) says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 6:13 amI have used that very same cookie cookbook my whole 40 years of marriage, and counting! You have inspired me to make the oatmeal cookies soon.
Andie says
Friday, February 14, 2014 at 3:38 amI just pinned the cinnamon/chocolate cookies and now this!
Gracie and I will be baking the cinnamon/chocolate tomorrow. I will let you know if they resemble yours!
I am not known for my cooking skills! LOL!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
xo
Andie
Nancy B of Lake Stevens says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:17 pmWhat a coincidence, Ann. I make oatmeal raisin cookies today too. Gave some to my neighbors as Valentine treats. My recipe is almost the same as yours with one addition…1/2 tsp ground cloves. Try it sometime. It sure adds some pizzazz to the cookies.
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10:34 pmOh yum! Those look so delicious! Definitely need to try this recipe!
Jill Flory says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:42 pmYummy! I printed this to make for my hubby – he loves oatmeal raisin cookies :)
Shirley@housepitality designs says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 8:26 pmIf you gave me a choice of chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal raisin, hands down, I will take the oatmeal raisin…I love old recipes…they look fantastic…..and Ann, I love your Instagram banner at the end of the post!…
SereniTea-sb says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:40 pmMy husband’s favorite, too. I just made them 2 days ago on a cold Northern Michigan winter day. The smell of cinnamon, and warm oatmeal cookies is comforting, isn’t it!
Carolyn says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:17 pmOatmeal Raisin cookies are my favorite. Can’t wait to try these out.
Jan says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 6:05 pmThanks for the recipe and what timing – I just made my Mom’s Ginger Cookie recipe and I’m 73 years old.
Charlotte says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 5:50 pmThese sound delicious Ann, I can’t wait to make them! We too have had a lot of snow and almost a foot today! Unfortunately we did lose power last week during the ice storm, for about five days…..not fun:( I am so thankful it’s back on! Thanks so much for this yummy recipe. Cookies always make things better:0)
Xo,
Charlotte T
Diana says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 5:16 pmMy absolute favorite cookie! I think this is the same that is on the Quaker Oats box. I’ve never been able to figure what is meant by “shortening.” I use butter and my cookies always come out flat. Is shortening code word for Crisco?
Dee says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 5:57 pmDiana, in baking shortening and butter are not exactly interchangable and you see the results with flat cookies. And yes, Crisco is a shortening, should state that on the label. And good idea to cool the cookie dough in the frig between scooping to multiple cookie sheets. It’s the chemistry part of baking :-)
Hope this helps.
Dee
Ann Drake says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:49 pmHi Diana! Like Dee said shortening is Crisco. I buy the blocks and it’s so much easier to measure than back in the day when you had to scoop it from a can. In my experience, Crisco gives you a fluffier cookie. Butter will give you a flat, crispy cookie. My mother-in-law only ever used butter and her cookies were as flat as a piece of paper. But they were good!
Deb catmandu says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 9:47 pmI love this recipe, too. Just thought I’d weigh in on the shortening vs butter. I always found if I used half butter & half shortening, they don’t come out quite as flat, but have a bit more flavor than just shortening. Just thought I’d mention that. Thanks, Ann, for posting this recipe. I was just looking for one to make them for my husband.
Sandy says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 1:22 pmOatmeal cookies rank #1 with my oldest grandson. He and I baked them often when he was three; he’s thirteen now and still asks for them. Sun has been shining today here in Norton. Your Valentine gift plate from your daughter is lovely. Have a beautiful day.
Mary M says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 11:39 amOh Ann, this recipe is just what I needed. We’ve been snowed in since Monday but the sun has finally come out. I just love your blog…it’s my new favorite. I just found it recently and have been catching up on your older posts. I’m a schnauzer mom too…your Kellie is a cutie.
Ann Drake says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:51 pmThanks for taking the time to leave a comment Mary! Kelly is my first dog ever and I’m so glad we got her. She came into our lives at the exact perfect time. Welcome to On Sutton Place!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 10:20 amGreat picture! I love oatmeal raisin cookies! I use the recipe on the box lid for Quaker Oats. I will have to see if it is the same recipe. We are snowed in too.