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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

This is a simple recipe for classic chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. This will become a family favorite you’ll make year after year.

Nutella No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Heather says: I was recently thinking about ways to incorporate Nutella into every day? (Kidding, but what day isn’t improved with a spoonful or pretzel-ful of this stuff?) Why not use Nutella in my favorite cookie of all time? If the Santa Claus in your household is a fan of Nutella and a fan of …

Oatmeal Scotchies, a Blast from the Past

I’m on the road, enjoy this blast from the Home-Ec101 past. These cookies were received with rave reviews. Enjoy.
Heather says:

Don’t let the idea of toasting pecans scare you away from this recipe. Simply scatter pecans on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring once. Be careful not to leave them in too long, as they will be be cooked further in the recipe. In this case, it is better to err on the underdone side.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups rolled oats (regular, not quick cooking)
1 generous tsp cinnamon (I like mine a little heavy on it)
12oz butterscotch chips
6oz toasted pecans

Directions after the jump.

Chocolate No Bake Cookies

Heather says: Don’t let their humble appearance fool you, these chocolate no bake cookies are amazing. There’s something about their texture that makes me come back for thirds and sometimes fourths. Be very careful if preparing this recipe with children, the melted sugar mixture is extremely hot. Chocolate – Peanut Butter No Bake Oatmeal Cookies …

These cookies may also be called penuche oatmeal drops. Penuche describes the original flavor of fudge. It’s what fudge was before someone brilliant decided to add chocolate. They are very simple cookies. However, if you don’t like the texture of oats in your cookies, they will not be a good fit for you. They are …

These are the black sheep of the cookie family. Not a whole lot of class, but we love them anyhow. Don’t let the no-bake name fool you. These are less kid-friendly than most baked cookies, as the hot butter and sugar mixture could cause serious burns. If you have a little one helping in the …

Oatmeal Scotchies with Toasted Pecans Recipe

Heather says: Don’t let the idea of toasting pecans scare you away from making these Oatmeal Scotchies with Toasted Pecans. Simply scatter pecans on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring once. Be careful not to leave them in too long, as they will be be cooked …