OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

How To Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies


Oatmeal raisin cookies just like mom used to make…with a little VideoJug twist. There's nothing like a warm batch of oatmeal raisin cookies. Young or old, who among us can have just one? Follow our chef, "CJ" aka Chris Jacobson through cookie dough heaven.

INGREDIENTS
240 g rolled oats 
75 g coconut , shredded 
230 g raisins 
200 g brown sugar 
190 g white sugar 
230 g butter 
150 g flour 
1 large egg 
1 tsp vanilla extract 
1 tsp baking soda 
1 tsp salt 

1 sifter 
parchment paper (optional) 
1 electric mixer (optional) 
1 cooking sheet 

PROCESSING METHOD

The Sweet Stuff
* In a large mixing bowl ( or electric mixer) cream together 1 cup (230 g) butter, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar and 1 cup (190 g) white sugar until incorporated.

Dry Ingredients
* Using a sifter or other similar filter, combine 1 1/2 cups (150 g) flour, 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt. Sift together onto a clean piece of parchment paper.

The Batter
* Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar and mix together. 
* Slowly add the flour, baking soda and salt mixture to the batter and mix well. 
* Once mixed, add 3 cups (240 g) rolled oats, 1 cup (75 g) shredded coconut and 1 1/2 cup (230 g) raisins and continue mixing until incorporated.

Spoon And Bake
* Spoon the batter into large, rounded balls and place on a non-stick or greased cooking sheet. 
* Bake the oatmeal raisin cookies in a 350°F - 180°C - Gas Mark #4 oven for 7-9 minutes.

Cool And Enjoy
* Allow the oatmeal raisin cookies to cool for a few minutes and harden before serving. Enjoy!