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Spicy Oatmeal Cookies - Recipe #1000
Spicy Oatmeal Cookies - Recipe #1000
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Our 1000th recipe! These warm, fragrant Spicy Oatmeal Cookies combine the wholesome goodness of oats with the perfect blend of cinnamon and cloves for a delightfully aromatic treat. The chewy texture from plump raisins contrasts beautifully with the crisp edges, making these cookies impossible to resist. Perfect with afternoon tea or as a lunchbox treat, these spiced classics will fill your kitchen with comforting scents that signal homemade goodness. Make a double batch—they'll disappear quickly! - Claude
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Ingredients
½ cup butter, softened (4.0 oz. or 113 g)
½ cup butter flavored shortening (3.35 oz. or 95 g)
1 cup packed light brown sugar (7.7 oz. or 218 g)
½ cup white sugar (3.5 oz. or 100 g)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour (6.4 oz. or 180 g)

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1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats (9.0 oz. or 255 g)
1 cup raisins (7.1 oz. or 200 g)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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 and raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden.
Do not overbake.
Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely.
Store in airtight container.
Servings\Yield
Makes 3 dozen cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 120; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 85mg; Total Carbohydrates: 17g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 10g); Protein: 2g; Calories from Fat: 45 (38%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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This is the 1000th recipe added to The Ferguson Recipes!
May 19, 2025
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: oatmeal, cookies, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, spice, milestone.1000
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍨 Desserts, 🧒 Foods Kids Love, 🍭 Sweet Stuff
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Spicy Oatmeal Cookies - Recipe #1000 was added on May 19, 2025 and last updated on September 02, 2025.
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