McCanns Irish Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by thomas trainer

"from http://www.mccanns.ie/ a great real irish oatmeal"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 54 cookies

ingredients

• Cream

• 1 1⁄4 cups margarine
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• Combine together

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 3 cups mccann's quick-cooking oatmeal
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts

directions

1. I am trying this recipe with slivered almond instead of walnuts.
2. Cream margarine and sugars.
3. Add egg and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shortening mixture.
5. Mix well.
6. Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts.
7. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°.
9. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire cooling rack.

Reviews

[dalejrfan]

This was a great recipe that was a breeze to make. I found that the cookies didn't spread out as much when I chilled the dough for a little while. Awesome recipe!

 

[shesamosergirl]

I've made this recipe a few times now and it is wonderful. I do change a couple of things. I use only real butter when baking, margarine contains water which is not good for cookies. I use no nuts due to family preferences. I toast the oatmeal as suggested, it's brilliant. Also, rehydrate the raisins in hot water and drain before mixing into the batter.

 

[Chaeign]

Yum! This recipe was easy to make using a mixer, simple to follow, and very tasty. I left out the nuts, but added green food coloring paste in honor of St Patrick's day, and golden raisins. My kids thought "leprechaun gold" was a great idea! Quite delicious.