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Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies

Easy to package and mail, these cookies serve as a wonderful send-off or reminder of home. They make an even better welcome home treat!
  • Amountabout 2 dozen cookies.

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  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.
  2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and rum extract; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by tablespoons onto cookie pan, spacing 2-inches apart. Press down cookie mixture gently.
  3. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Remove from oven; cool cookies in pan 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to cooling grid; cool completely.
  4. Gift Giving Tip: Oatmeal Chocolate Raisin Cookies fit perfectly in Hexagon Treat Boxes. Decorate a treat box with ribbon, paper cut outs, and, of course, a gift tag! Place cookies, separated by flattened Baking Cups, in your decorated box.

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