One of the very  first memories that I have is of making oatmeal, raisin, chocolate chip cookies with my dad. I remember it being nighttime and sitting on the counter with dad stirring in the ingredients. He always let me lick the bowl which I loved! I still love oatmeal cookies and especially the dough. I’m such a big believer in cooking with your children. It’s the perfect opportunity to do nothing but talk. There is a special bond in creating things together. I know it can sometimes be annoying because things get spilled or the process takes twice as long, but please try it. Your kids want to help and you are teaching them a skill that they will need later in life. In fact it can help with math, science, home economics and it certainly can help your relationship with them.

 

 

This recipe was given to me by our first landlord. I was pregnant with P and had been so sick. When I was finally better I really wanted a fantastic oatmeal cookie recipe. Crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle. Adele gave me this recipe and it is my forever favorite.

 

 

Yield: 1 batch

Oatmeal Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

Recipe from Adele

• 1 1/2 Cups Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Soda
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
• 3/4 Cup Shortening
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Milk
• 3 Cups Oatmeal
• 1 Cup Raisins
• 1/2-1 Cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350
2. Mix together the shortening and sugars until smooth.
3. Add the milk and mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Add the oatmeal, raisins and chocolate chips and fold until well incorporated.
6. Bake at 350 for 10-12 min.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 batch
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 5343 Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 351.2mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 786.2g Fiber: 41.6g Sugar: 437.8g Protein: 76.9g