This recipe comes from the Colorado Cache Cookbook and if you've never heard of it, you probably should check it out because it's kind of a big deal. Now since I'm so crazy about chocolate, I was slightly hesitant to get excited about baking a cookie that wasn't going to have chocolate in it in any way shape or form, but since they are "the Best" I decided to embrace the good ole oatmeal and raisin combo and hope for just that..."the Best"! So the first thing that threw me for a loop was when the directions called for "combining the eggs, raisins and vanilla and let stand for an hour". I mean, that just sounds weird, right?! Well I'll tell you what...it works!! These cookies are seriously SO GOOD! The chopped pecans also have a huge presence, adding an unexpected element of texture and flavor that you're bound to love. These would be perfect for a care package, cookie swap, or just any time you want an awesome cookie!!
Ingredients:
3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Combine eggs, raisins and vanilla and let stand for one hour, covered with plastic wrap. Cream together butter and sugars. Add flour, salt, cinnamon and soda to sugar mixture. Mix well. Blend in egg-raisin mixture, oatmeal, and chopped nuts. Dough will be stiff. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet or roll into small balls and flatten slightly on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Note: Delicious. Secret is soaking of raisins
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