Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Even oatmeal cookies get a holiday! April 30 is National Oatmeal Cookie Day and we’ve got an easy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe to help you celebrate.
Even oatmeal cookies get a holiday! April 30 is National Oatmeal Cookie Day and we’ve got an easy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe to help you celebrate.

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Makes about 2 dozen

Ingredients:

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• 1 cup raisins

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• 1/2 cup orange juice

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• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats

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• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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• 1 teaspoon baking powder

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• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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• 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar

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• 3/4 cup coconut oil, warmed until liquid

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• 1 cup coconut milk

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• 2 tablespoons water

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• 2 tablespoons ground flax

Directions:

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1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.

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2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, stir together raisins and orange juice. Microwave for 1 minute on HIGH and then set aside.

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3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, coconut oil, milk, water, and flax.

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4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

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5. Add the sugar mixture to oat mixture and stir to combine well.

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6. Drain raisins, discarding the juice, and add raisins to the cookie dough, stirring well to combine.

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7. Scoop 2-tablespoonful portions of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

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8. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes or until cookies are light golden.

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9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks to continue to cool.

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10. Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container.

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