Orange Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

Made these for Colton for the Christmas exchange, he seemed to like them...


Orange Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

¾ C Raisins and / or Dried Cranberries
3 Tbsp Orange Juice or Orange-flavor Liqueur
½ C Butter, softened
¾ C Sugar
1 Large egg
2 tsp Grated orange peel
1 C Flour
1 tsp Baking soda
1 ½ C Rolled oats
8 oz. White chocolate baking chips
1 tsp Vegetable oil or shortening


Combine raisins / craisins and orange juice / liqueur; let stand overnight
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy
Beat in egg and orange peel
Combine flour and baking soda; stir into butter mixture
Add raisins / craisins, liquid and oats; mix well

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto GREASED baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart; flatten slightly

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes, Cool completely

In a small, deep bowl, microwave chocolate and oil 3 to 4 minutes on LOW power, stirring once.
Let stand 2 minutes, stir until smooth
Drizzle melted chocolate over cookies

Makes 3 dozen cookies, give or take

Marc M

 

mmmmmmmmmmm.........they would be good right after some pot roast hash