Saturday, June 27, 2015

Don's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies





Don and Sharon live in our neighborhood in Florida. It was mentioned to me that Don's oatmeal cookies were fabulous.  Sharon was kind to share the recipe with me.



Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats ( used quick oats)
1 cup raisins
2 Tbl. ground flax seeds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins and flax-seeds. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.


Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light golden brown. Do not over bake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. 

Featured July 7th 2015 on Glenrose Square

Featured July 7th 2015 on Katherines Corner

47 comments:

  1. These sound like a good old fashioned cookie... with a healthy twist. :) Flax seeds would go well in this...

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  2. Yum! I love a good oatmeal cookie! Great idea to add flax seeds.

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    1. Don and Sharon are wonderful friends and neighbors and good cooks!

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  3. Hmmmm, add ginger & you can turn these into Oatmeal gingerbread cookies. I like the addition of flax seed. Thank you.

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    1. Sharon checks the blog daily so I'm sure she will see your suggestion.

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  4. Oh boy-we love love LOVE oatmeal cookies and these look fantastic, Linda. I wish I could snitch that top one right off the plate.

    Thanks so much for sharing Don's recipe Sharon! :)

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    1. These were excellent. On my make again list.

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  5. It has oats, so it must be delicious. LOL
    I'm such a simple minded person.
    Thanks a lot for sharing it.
    I'm here from #FridayBlogBooster.

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    1. I'm the same Debbie- love oats. Did you see my brownie oatmeal?

      Linda

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  6. These look and sound wonderful. I don't bake much anymore, but am going to save this to try when I am in the mood. I like the addition of the flax seeds also.

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    1. Don and Sharon are really nice people. When you get down to visit us I'll introduce you to them.

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  7. Looking so delicious! Thank you for sharing it with us #pintorials

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  8. Hi, I popped over from The {Not Just} Homemaking Party and OH MY, don't those look delish. Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Well, I'm very happy you did! Come back again, you are always welcome!

      Linda

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  9. Oatmeal cookies are the ultimate comfort food! Always love trying a new recipe...thanks!

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    1. They sure are AnnMarie and one of my favorites!

      Thanks for stopping by

      Have a safe and happy 4th of July
      Linda

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  10. Love the sound of these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - and it's lovely that there is flaxseed in the recipe as well! Thank you for sharing this wholesome treat with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Pinning and tweeting!

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  11. Yum! These would be great for a lactation cookie!! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! I have pinned all your posts to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again next week! xo

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    1. I'll be back at the party with something new!

      Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

      Linda

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  12. YUM! I could totally eat 20 of these right now! LOL

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    1. LOL! Wish I was there to bake for you :-)

      Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

      Linda

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  13. Oh yum! I love oatmeal raisin cookies! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags Broad.

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    1. Thanks for the pin!

      Have a safe and happy 4th of july

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  14. these sound so delicious! I love oatmeal raisin and spicy sounds interesting!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by!

      Have a safe and happy 4th of july

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  15. Yum, I love oatmeal raisin cookies. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday linkup. Pinned to our linkup board.

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  16. I'm drooling right now! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing this to our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls

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    1. I hope you like them!

      Thanks for stopping by.

      Linda

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  17. I love oatmeal cookies and a little spice is always fun! lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Everyone in my neighborhood raved about the cookies and now I'm so happy to have the recipe!

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  18. These look yummy! Thank you for linking up at the Tips and Tricks Link Party! Pinned!

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  19. Please pass the milk, yum! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorites Things blog hop. Watch for your feature on Monday xo

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    1. They are so good and hope you give them a try.

      Linda

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  20. I need to make these soon! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can't wait to see you next week!

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  21. Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday - Link Party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!

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  22. Your delicious cookies need to be in my Cookie Jar. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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    1. They are a welcome addition to any cookie jar!

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