Try this easy Oatmeal Honey Cookie recipe to make delicious holiday treats for the family with Pahrump Honey. Why not make several batches for gifting or the cookie exchange.
YIELD: Makes 6 to 7 dozen Oatmeal Honey Cookie
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup hot water, or hot black tea
1 cup raisins
2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups quick cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup butter
3/4 cup honey
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 to 1 cup chopped walnuts
1 package (6 oz.) chocolate chips, optional
DIRECTIONS
Pour hot water/tea over raisins; let stand at least 15 minutes.
Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly; set aside.
Cream butter; gradually add honey until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Drain raisins; reserve 1/4 cup liquid. Alternately add flour mixture and reserved raisin liquid. Stir in nuts, raisins and chocolate chips. Chill dough for at least one hour.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F about 12 minutes or until browned. Let stand one minute on cookie sheet; remove and cool on rack.
Store in airtight container.