Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

After some serious blog neglect it is time to get back to it!  This has been a really busy time for us and I just have not had any blog time.  I did just escape to one of my favorite mom's nights out, scrap booking, and made these delicious oatmeal cookies to bring.  I have made these with raisins or with cranberries and white chocolate.  Both are delicious!  The spices in these cookies are just perfect.  This recipe makes about 4 dozen cookies, you can cut it in half.



Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 stick butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups flour
3 cups quick cooking oats
2 cups raisins or 1 cup dried cranberries with 1 cup white chocolate chips



Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a stand mixer combine the first 9 ingredients.  Mix until smooth.  Add in eggs on at a time, mixing in between each addition.  Add flour and baking soda.  Mix to combine.

Add in oats and raisins, stir until incorporated. 

Using a 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop place cookie dough about 2 inches apart on sheet.  Bake for 12-14 minutes.  Allow to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before moving to cooling rack.