An old classic cookie

More than a decade ago when I first had my "baking debut" LOL And yes, I started baking using Betty Crocker's cake mixes...hehe y'know, just add water, oil and eggs then pop it the oven!  But thanks to Betty Croker, it ignited my interest to baking.

My first cookie recipe was handed to me by my mun, and what could be more classic than an oatmeal raisin cookie. It was also given to her by a very dear friend. Please forgive me.. this recipe has been used, abused and over used so it now appears like a delapidated piece of manuscript! :)

From this recipe, I have fully understood the use of butter, sugar and leavening agents. I would personally give this recipe to those who has just started baking. This simple yet classic recipe used the 3 basic ingredients equally to bring an even taste and texture of your oatmeal cookie. 

Well ofcourse, after a decade, I have come up with my own version that suites my taste. For now, I am sharing you this recipe. And on my next blog, I will share with you in details, the information I've learned about the basic ingredients in baking... Hopefully, you too can start experimenting and whip your own version of this all time favorite!

Just retyping it incase the script on the image is not readable:

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

3 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup all purpose flour

1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 375°

Mix all ingredients, except oats, flour and raisins in a large bowl. Stir oats, flour & raisins

Drop dough by round tablespoons about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown.

Remove from cookie sheet. Cool.