Beth’s Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These are my go-to cookies when I want something a little sweet and a little spicy. The oats give them a hearty texture, while the raisins add just the right amount of sweetness. Be warned, these cookies pack a bit of a punch!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) // I would add this if you like a little more spice in your cookies! If not, they are still delicious without it. 🙂 ½ tsp salt, 3 c rolled oats, 1 c raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. 4. Stir in the oats and raisins.

5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets 6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden 7 Do not overbake 8 Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely 9 Store in airtight container

Nutrition Facts

• Serving size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 190
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated fat: 4.5 g // polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are the “good” fats that can help to lower your cholesterol levels
• Trans fat: 0.5 g // this is the bad fat that you want to avoid
• Cholesterol: 20 mg // again, this is a number you want to keep as low as possible for a healthy lifestyle! 🙂 Sodium: 120 mg // try to aim for foods with less than 400 mg of sodium per serving Carbohydrates: 26 g Dietary fiber: 1 g Sugar : 15g Protein 2g

Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh?

Frozen cherries are a great substitute for fresh cherries in most recipes. If you are substituting canned cherries for fresh, you may need to drain or rinse off the syrup before proceeding. Here are some tips for using frozen cherries:

-To prevent them from sinking to the bottom of your cake or muffin batter, toss them in a little flour before adding them to the mix. -For pie fillings, cook the cherries until they are thawed and then drain off any excess liquid before adding them to your recipe. -If you want to keep your cherry flavor intact, add a few drops of almond extract along with the frozen cherries.

Can you add maraschino cherries to chocolate cake mix?

Yes, you can add maraschino cherries to chocolate cake mix! This Easy Chocolate Cherry Sheet Cake is moist and delicious filled with cherries and topped with a crispy, fudge frosting. This Easy Chocolate Cherry Sheet Cake is so delicious. Maraschino cherries are mixed in with the batter to create a moist and flavorful cake.

Can you add frozen cherries to cake mix?

Yes, you can add frozen cherries to cake mix! We found that between the sweetness of the cherries and the cake mix, using just plain frozen cherries works fine. In the summer months, you can also make this with fresh cherries, but using frozen saves you the step of pitting them.

How do you add frozen cherries to cake mix?

Adding frozen cherries to cake mix is a simple way to add flavor and color to your cakes. There are a few things to keep in mind when adding frozen cherries to cake mix, however. First, thaw the cherries before adding them to the cake mix. This will help ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Second, be sure to use an equal amount of cherry juice as you would water when mixing the cake batter. This will help keep the moisture level up in the cake so it doesn’t dry out. Finally, don’t forget to add a little extra sugar to account for the sweetness of the cherries.

Can I add cherries and chocolate to cake mix?

Yes, you can add cherries and chocolate to cake mix. This will give the cake a more intense flavor and make it more moist. Be sure to use fresh or frozen cherries that are pitted and cut into small pieces. Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate can be used for the chocolate.