Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Oatmeal Cookies with Craisins

1 c. [2 sticks] butter, softened

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar

½ c. white sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

1 ½ c. plain all-purpose flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon

½ t. salt

3 cups uncooked oatmeal

1 c. Craisins (dried cranberries)

 

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
3. Add eggs & vanilla; beat well
4. Add combined flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well
5. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well
6. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. [For perfect cookies, use parchment paper]
7. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; then remove to wire rack for further cooling

These are David’s favorite, and he’s a cookie specialist!

 

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Very Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Keep a cake mix on hand for making these hot out the oven cookies:

• 1 yellow or white cake mix
• 1/2 c. oil or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips

Combine and use a cookie scoop to place dough on pans. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 12 – 15 minutes. Makes 2 dozen.

See the Homemade page, Easy Cookies for lots of variety using this simple recipe.

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Cheese Cookies by Aunt Gail

These are always a hit. Hope you enjoy!

• 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 sticks melted margarine
• 3 c. Bisquick
• 1/4 t. cayenne pepper

Combine and shape into walnut size balls. Top with one pecan half per cookie.

Bake at 350 for 12 -15 minutes.

 

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