The Best Prize Winning Oatmeal Drop Cookies

These prize-winning oatmeal drop cookies are soft, chewy, and full of oats, raisins, and walnuts. They are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, with a hint of cinnamon. Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and guaranteed to become a favorite in your household. Serve them with a glass of cold milk for a delightful treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
6. Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious and prize-winning oatmeal drop cookies!

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