Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Taste of Home magazine, Best Loved Cookies and Bars

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2 cups butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups raisins
2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup flaked coconut

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (Transfer to a large bowl if necessary). Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips, walnuts and coconut.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: About 12 1/2 dozen.

Note: Mine baked in 10 minutes.

                                              Sandi Swartzenberger
                                       
                                              Kalispell, Montana