Disneyland's oatmeal raisin cookies

48 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour
1tablespoonBaking powder
teaspoonGround cinnamon
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
2⅛cupShortening
cupBrown sugar -- packed
cupGranulated sugar
3largesEggs
1teaspoonVanilla extract
4cupsRolled oats
cupDark raisins

Directions

Blend flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in mixing bowl. Set aside until needed.

Cream shortening with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Mix in reserved flour mixture until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add oats and raisins. Mix until blended, about 1 minute.

Using ice cream scoop (size #24), scoop out cookie dough into 4 dozen large balls. Place about 6 balls on each lightly greased baking sheet, pressing down until about ¼-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly, then remove cookies from sheets and cool on racks.

Recipe By : Disneyland via Los Angeles Times From: