Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup each raisins and chopped pecans
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

MAKES: 60 servings

 

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses and vanilla; beat well.
2. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the raisins, pecans and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets.
3. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 5 dozen.