Slice& Bake Oatmeal Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

Slice & Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe By : Make-a-Mix Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Frozen
Kids Make Ahead

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 cups flour
5 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup nuts -- chopped
1 cup raisins -- * see note

*can use up to 2 cups.

Cut four 14"x12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cream butter or
margarine and sugars in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla
until light and fluffy. In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients. Stir flour
mixture into egg mixture until blended. Stir in nuts and raisins.
Divide dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8 to 10 inch roll. Wrap
each roll in 1 piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Place in a freezer
container with a tight-fitting lid or wrap airtight in a piece of foil. Label
and date. Store in freezer. Use within 6 months.

To make cookies:
Slightly thaw dough roll. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease baking sheets;
set aside. Cut dough into slices or chunks. Place dough about 1 inch apart on
prepared baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are light brown and
centers are slightly set. Cool about 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies
and cool on wire racks.


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