Oatmeal freezer cookies

84 cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour, unsifted
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonAllspice
1cupButter or margarine softened
cupSugar
2Eggs
1teaspoonVanilla
3cupsRolled oats, quick-cooking
1cupRaisins, chopped

Directions

Mix dry ingredients except sugar.

Mix fat and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.

Stir in dry ingredients. Add rolled oats and raisins.

Divide dough into four parts. Shape each part into a roll, about 6 inches long and 1-½ inches in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper.

Freeze.

To bake: Preheat oven to 350 F (moderate).

Grease baking sheets. Remove a roll of dough from freezer. Remove wrapping. Slice about ¼-inch thick. Place on baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Calories per cookie: About 60

Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias