Chef Wilkinson


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Friday, April 27, 2012

~ Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ~

Ingredients:
1/2 c. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. light brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
6 Tbsp. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1 & 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped pecans


Directions: Line two baking sheets with parchment. Preheat oven to 350 F. Stir together the baking soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar. Add the egg, beating until fluffy. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed. Stir in the raisins and oats. Add in the flour mixture 1 cup at a time; beat until fully incorporated. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 15-30 minutes. Then drop dough by the tablespoonful onto the prepared sheets. Bake for 12 minutes or until light brown.  Get out the milk! ~ Chef ~