These Oatmeal Fennel Raisin Cookies Are One Of Rachs Faves Recipes

OATMEAL-FENNEL SEED COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Put the raisins into a small bowl, then cover with the bourbon and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain, then set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, oats, fennel seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and clove in a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium-high until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat until combined. Turn the speed to low and slowly spoon in the dry mixture until well combined, then add the bourbon-soaked raisins and sliced almonds.
• Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a medium-sized scoop. Bake for 6 minutes, then rotate and switch the positions of the baking sheets and bake until golden brown on top but still slightly soft in the middle, another 6 minutes. Transfer the baking sheets to cooling racks (do not remove the cookies from the baking sheets). Drizzle the cookies with honey and sprinkle with a little flaky salt. Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes before removing the cookies from the baking sheets. Let cool for 5 more minutes, then serve.

RACHAEL RAY'S OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Coarsely chop nuts.
• In bowl combine nuts and all dry ingredients.
• Beat butter, brown sugar and white sugar until fluffy. About 4 minutes.
• Add eggs and vanilla and mix at medium speed until well mixed.
• Add the flour mixture at low speed.
• Stir in the oats and raisins.
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Using large or small cookie scoop drop dough onto prepared sheets.
• Bake until cookies are deep golden. 12-14 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool 2 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool completely.