Auntie Em S Kitchen Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Auntie Em S Kitchen Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Old Fashioned Oats
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Ground Cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Golden Raisins

How to Make Auntie Em S Kitchen Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar and ¾ cup granulated sugar in a stand mixer (paddle attachment) or large bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup wheat germ, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
7. Gently fold in 1 ½ cups raisins.
8. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
9. Scoop ¼ cup of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie. Slightly flatten.
10. Bake one sheet at a time on the center rack for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned and the centers are set.
11. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.