Recipe Sunday

Oatmeal Surprise Cookies
Makes: 3 dozen

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 2-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/2 cups chocolate covered raisins

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Facts: 1 cookie equals 149 calories

*Raun and I loved this recipe. It was very good. In Raun's words, "These are the best oatmeal cookies you've made!"

Recipe from: Simple and Delicious Magazine (September/October 2009)