OLD FASHIONED QUAKER OATMEAL COOKIES RECIPES

Steps:

• About 15 minutes before you start your cookie dough, pour water to cover the raisins completely. Let soak and be sure to drain the liquid of before putting them into the dough.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Add the sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and spices and beat again for a minute or two, until thoroughly combined.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each one.
• Add the vanilla and molasses and give it a quick mix.
• Add as much flour as you can with the mixer and then use a wooden spoon to add the rest.
• Stir in the oats and raisins.
• Put the bowl into the fridge and let chill for at least 15 minutes. Try for 30 minutes.
• Put 1/4 cup of dough on to ungreased cookie sheet -- 9 cookies to a sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees. Bake just until the edges are set. The center will still be a bit soft. 
• Let cool. Store in air-tight container with a piece of bread (helps keep them soft!)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
• This recipe is made available as a courtesy by the Quaker Oats Company, a registered trademark of PepsiCo.