These were an instant success with friends and were insanely easy to make. The brandy flavor makes you sit up and take note. Probably not one for the kiddos.
Drunken Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Submitted by Darlene Clifton. “If you like less of the brandy taste, you can use half water, half brandy. These are super yummy! I have recieved raves and marriage proposals.”
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup apple brandy (I use local Davis Family Vineyard APPLE-ATION)
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
Whisk eggs in a small bowl, add 1/4 cup apple brandy, 1 tsp. vanilla, and raisins, mix well.
VERY IMPORTANT….LET THE RAISIN MIXTURE SET ON THE COUNTER FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR, MORE IF YOU HAVE TIME. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients, set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, shortening and sugars. Gradually add dry ingredients. Finally, blend in moistened raisin mixture…mix well.
Drop by well rounded tablespoons on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cookies should be slightly golden brown around the edges.
Cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet, then remove to wire rack or parchment to cool.
Cookie stays chewy in the jar for 7 days if they last that long. Makes
approximately 2 dozen cookies.
