oatmeal raisin cookies

How To Make oatmeal raisin cookies

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2

  In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and the salt. Set aside.
• 3

  In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar until smooth, about 3 min. Add the eggs one at a time, the vanilla extract and the almond extract and mix well.
• 4

  Add the oats and the flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Mix in the raisins and almonds.Chill the mixture for 30 mins in the refrigerator before proceeding.
• 5

  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving several inches between for expansion.
• 6

  Bake for 15-18 mins or until lightly golden brown. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 1 min, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
• 7

  NOTE: To toast almonds, place on a baking sheet in a 325 degree oven for approx. 10-15 min or until lightly browned.
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