Oatmeal Gems

Name: Oatmeal Gems
Yield: 6 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup water; ¾ cup shortening; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups rolled oats; ½ cup chopped walnuts

Rating: 4.6 stars

20 Ratings
17 Reviews
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An oatmeal cookie for those who like a softer version. Try using pecans in place of the walnuts.

By Martha

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6 dozen

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Step 1

Combine raisins and water in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, until raisins are plump. Drain liquid from raisins into measuring cup. If necessary, add enough additional water to raisin liquid to measure 1/2 cup. Set drained raisins and 1/2 cup raisin liquid aside to cool.

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Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup raisin water.
Step 3

Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves into a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture with a spoon. Stir in oats, nuts and reserved raisins; mix well.
Step 4

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Note: These cookies freeze well.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

146 calories; protein 2.2g 4% DV; carbohydrates 21.6g 7% DV; fat 6g 9% DV; cholesterol 10.3mg 3% DV; sodium 111.3mg 5% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (17)

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SILLYGIRL1

12/26/2003

WOW! My mom and I made this cookie tonight as we were looking for a raisin oatmeal cookie that wasn't so...bland. This recipe is FABULOUS!! Soaking the raisins makes them plump and soft (and not so raisin-like) and the cinnamon adds a great kick. We also added half a bag of Hershey's Cinnamon Chips to the mix and oh my goodness. You MUST try it. I think we have a new favorite cookie.:) Read More

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hike4diamonds

06/06/2011

Mine too came out as balls. I made the recipe exactly as written. They are not soft and chewy as I was hoping for more like soft a litttle fluffy and sort of dry (even though they were baked to just golden brown on the edges and bottom. To it's credit the plumpled raisins were much better than firm raisins. With all the thousands of cookie recipes out there I will try a different recipe next time I want cookies. Read More

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20 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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SILLYGIRL1

12/26/2003

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SUSANCARMAN

12/26/2003

This cookie reminded me of some my mother made called Oatmeal Rocks. They stay in a mounded shape and don't get real brown. They are softer than the ones my mother made and I like a soft cookie. I would make them again! Read More

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SHERRY6633

12/26/2003

This is a Great Recipe they are very moist and chewy and the taste is just right!! Read More

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MELLYMAMA

12/26/2003

My entire family loved these cookies. The only change I made was to omit the nuts. They are soft chewy and full of flavor due to the cloves. This will certainly be a favorite cookie for years to come. My father-in-law instantly requested the recipe when he bit into one. Thank you for sharing Martha. Read More

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JGALENS

02/07/2005

Very great cookie i left out the nuts and added a mooshed mediem banana instead really great so far a fav:D Read More

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hike4diamonds

06/05/2011

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Elinor Gray

06/30/2005

Ooooops! Threw out the raisin water while I was cleaning up but substituted cold hazelnut coffee for the liquid! Absolutely delicious cookies great recipe will make again very soon!! Thanks for sharing! Read More

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Tia the Baker

01/22/2006

these are excellent. so soft and cnewy with the plumpest raisins i've ever tasted. it's the boiling of the raisins that gets them this way. I added nutmeg as well and in place of cloves. Read More

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Pam Ziegler Lutz

03/21/2011

These are nice soft delicious cookies. If you're looking for a crispy cookie look elsewhere. This dough keeps well in the refrigerator. When I baked another try a few days later my cookies were much thicker. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Oatmeal Gems

Servings Per Recipe: 36
Calories: 146.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 4 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 4 %

sugars:

fat: 9 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents: 8 %

vitamin b6: 2 %

vitamin c:

folate: 5 %

calcium: 1 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 12 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SILLYGIRL1

12/26/2003

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SUSANCARMAN

12/26/2003

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SHERRY6633

12/26/2003

This is a Great Recipe they are very moist and chewy and the taste is just right!!

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MELLYMAMA

12/26/2003

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JGALENS

02/07/2005

Very great cookie i left out the nuts and added a mooshed mediem banana instead really great so far a fav:D

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hike4diamonds

06/05/2011

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Elinor Gray

06/30/2005

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Tia the Baker

01/22/2006

these are excellent. so soft and cnewy with the plumpest raisins i've ever tasted. it's the boiling of the raisins that gets them this way. I added nutmeg as well and in place of cloves.

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Pam Ziegler Lutz

03/21/2011

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