Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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My nephew stayed the night last night and one of his favorite things to eat is raisins. I wanted to make something he could help assist with in the kitchen and cookies came to mind.

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees and line half sheet pans with parchment paper.

This recipe yields 62 cookies using number 60 scoop!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup of Quick Oats
1 1/2 cup of 100% old fashion oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup AP flour
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) aka one stick
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cup raisins
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar not packed
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions:

Beat butter in stand mixer until fluffy.

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Add oil and vanilla along with sugars and mix.

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Add one egg at a time.

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Mix after each addition.

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Set aside.

In a separate bowl sift together flours, salt, baking powder, and spices.

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Add the flour mixture ingredients into the wet.

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Mix until combined.

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Fold in oats.

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Now fold in raisins.

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Scoop out into parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 18 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

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Enjoy!

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I know my nephew sure did.