_gorp Good Old Raisins And Peanuts Cookies Recipes

OATMEAL COOKIES WITH PEANUTS, RAISINS AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Spread the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
• Beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated. Beat in the milk and vanilla until blended. Reduce the speed to low and gradually beat in the flour mixture. Beat in the oats, peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips and toasted coconut.
• Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 3 to 5 minutes and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Simmer raisins and water in saucepan over low heat until plump for 20 minutes.
• Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup.
• Add water to make 1/2 cup.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• Stir in raisin liquid.
• Measure flour and combine with, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
• Stir into creamed mixture.
• Add oats, nuts and raisins.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 10 minutes.

JUMBO RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Place water and raisins in a small saucepan, and bring to boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisins along with the liquid in which they were boiled. Blend in flour mixture, then mix in the walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

GORP COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat butter, shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended. Stir in oats, candies, raisins and peanuts.
• Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

GORP (GOOD OLD RAISINS AND PEANUTS) COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Place all of the jar ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and stir until well combined. Set aside. 3. Place the butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl, and cream with an electric mixer set on low speed or with a fork. 4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, and blend with a mixer set on low speed or with a spoon until well combined. 5. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. 6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown in color. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then transfer to wire racks and cool completely. 7. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. CREATING THE JAR1. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.2. Layer the ingredients in the jar as shown below, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object, such as a tart tamper or the bottom of a narrow glass, after each addition. Make the layers as level as possible.TOP of the jar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts 3/4 cup dark raisins 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 tea spoon baking soda 3/4 cup all-purpose flourBOTTOM of the jar3. Secure the lid, and decorate as desired (see The Basics: 06-Creating the Jars DECORATING THE JAR). Attach the instructions for making the cookies found in the Gift Jar Tags chapter.From "The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook." Copyright 2002 by Lonnette Parks. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GORP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; grease two cookie sheets or line them with Silpat.
• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.
• In a bigger bowl, cream the butter and sugars; beat in the egg.
• Add in the vanilla and water; mix together until they are just combined.
• Add in the flour mixture and oatmeal; mix until combined.
• Add in the chocolate chips, peanuts, and raisins; mix until combined.
• Drop 1/4 cup dough, 3 inches apart, onto baking sheets; press the cookies down lightly.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes; remove the cookies and cool them on a wire rack.

OLD-FASHIONED RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place 1 teaspoon of raisin filling in the center of each cookie. , Roll out remaining dough. Cut with a 2-in. cookie cutter. With a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each; place over filling. With a fork, press edges to seal. , Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

_GORP (GOOD OLD RAISINS AND PEANUTS) COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown in color. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

MOM'S SOFT RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine water and raisins in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool (do not drain). , Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

_GORP (GOOD OLD RAISINS AND PEANUTS) COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown in color. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet. Then transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.