Schrafft's of Boston Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant oatmeal)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole or lowfat milk
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
- Whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a large bowl.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter with the two sugars in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until light and well blended.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the oat mixture and the milk, beating until well combined and a stiff dough forms.
- Stir in the raisins and nuts.
- (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dough for up to 12 hours.)
- Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Press the tops gently to flatten very slightly.
- Bake until the edges are brown and the centers are still soft and puffy, about 11 to 14 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks.
- Store in a covered container for up to 3 days or freeze.
oldfashioned, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, unsalted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, raisins, walnuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/schraffts-of-boston-chewy-oatmeal-cookies-102608 (may not work)