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Cardamom Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Raisins, currants, oats, cinnamon cardamom and lots of brown sugar make theses oatmeal cookies so delicious!
Servings 36 2-inch Cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Bake Time 12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cubes butter (1 cup or 8 oz.) at room temp
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 2/3 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats can use quick oats, too
  • 1 cup raisin or currants or a combination
  • 1/2 walnuts or pecans coarsely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 ⁰F. Prepare a cookie sheet with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  • Place raisins (or currants) in a small bowl and pour about 1 cup boiling water over them.
    Allow them to sit and soak for about 15 minutes. This plumps them up and allows them to stay moist while baking.
    After 15 minutes, wring out the excess water by squeezing them in cheesecloth or simply with your hands. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until fluffy with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Sift dries (flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice) and add to butter mixture. Mix well. Add raisins, nuts, and oatmeal.
  • Drop by large spoonful onto a greased baking sheet. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a baking rack. Store in an airtight container.