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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies


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Recipe submitted by:

tim20748

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Description: 

Bests Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Healthier to boot!


Difficulty: Easy

Course: Dessert

Main Ingredient: Other

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Buttery Spread Original

Ingredients: 

1 cup original buttery spread, softened.
1 1/4 granulated sugar.
1 1/4 packed light brown sugar.
2 Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs.
1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract.
1/2 teaspoon pure Almond Extract.
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour.
1 1/8 teaspoon salt.
1 1/8 teaspoon Baking Soda.
3 cups old fashion rolled oats.
1 1/2 cups golden raisins.
1 1/2 cups large regular raisins.


Prep Time: 

15 minutes


Cook Time: 

14 - 17 minutes


Yield/Notes: 

3 dozen large cookies

[Smart Balance addition] – Smart Balance estimates the following nutritional content for this user-created recipe:

Nutrients per serving
Calories 201 kcal
Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Poly Fat 1 g
Mono Fat 2 g
Trans Fatty Acid 0 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 164 mg
Carbohydrates 36 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 3 g

STEP 1:

  

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.

STEP 2:

  

Coat baking sheets with Omega Non-stick Cooking Spray.

STEP 3:

  

Beat sugars and buttery spread until fluffy.

STEP 4:

  

Beat in eggs, vanilla and almond extract.

STEP 5:

  

Beat in flour, salt and baking soda (that’s been sifted together).

STEP 6:

  

Stir in raisins, then oats.

STEP 7:

  

Form cookies using a scantily filled 1/4 cup measure. I use an ice-cream scoop with a squeeze handle.

STEP 8:

  

Place scoops of dough on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 14 – 17 minutes or until golden.

STEP 9:

  

Let cool to the touch and place in zippered plastic bag.

STEP 10:

  

Note: If cookies spread too much during baking, chill unbaked cookies slightly on baking sheet before placing in oven.