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Homemade Slice& Bake Oatmeal Cookies
* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
Homemade Slice & Bake Oatmeal Cookies
Recipe By : _Make-A-Mix_ by Eliason, Harward & Westover
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Homemade Convenience Mixes Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups butter or margarine
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups unbleached flour
5 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 cup raisins -- or up to 2 cups
Cut four 14" x 12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine with the granulated and brown su
gars until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy
=2E In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda and baking
powder. Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mixture; blend well. Stir
in raisins and nuts until distributed evenly.
Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" - 10" roll. W
rap rolls in waxed paper. Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer contain
er with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap
well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Label with date and contents.=
Store in freezer. Use within 6 months.
To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of oatmeal cookie dough. Prehe
at oven to 350=B0. Cut the dough into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange cut piec
es on lightly greased cookie sheets, placing about 1" apart. Bake for abo
ut 10-12 minutes, or until the centers are slightly set and the edges are l
ightly browned. Remove from oven; cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet b
efore removing to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cooki
es.
Makes 4 rolls of cookie dough, or enough for about 12 dozen cookies.
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NOTES : Chocolate chips can be added to this dough, either in addition to o
r in place of the raisins.
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