Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies With White Chocolate

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies With White Chocolate

Using fiori di sicilia , an Italian citrus and vanilla flavoring, 

gives these easy drop cookies a subtle taste of orange.

Preheat the oven 350 degree F/200degree C fan

Prep: 10 Minutes

Cook: 15 Minutes

Other: 5 Minutes

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon fiori di sicilia or orange extract (see note)
• 1 cup uncooked regular oats
• 8 ounces white chocolate, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 cup raisins or golden raisins

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well.
3. Beat in egg and orange flavoring just until combined. Add flour mixture and oats; stir until blended. 
4. Stir in white chocolate and raisins. Cover and chill dough 1 hour, if desired.
5. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. 
6. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls, 3" apart, onto prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350° for 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. 
8. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes. 
9. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Serve w/ tea or coffee. Enjoy! 

 

                   Recipe adopted from myrecipes.com