Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic beginner cookie recipe that works well for lunchboxes, snack time, and baking practice.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
3. In a mixing bowl, blend shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla.
4. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Stir until combined.
6. Fold in raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips if using.
7. Roll into balls or scoop onto cookie sheets.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.

Kid jobs: measuring oats, stirring dough, scooping cookies, adding mix-ins.

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