The aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air was a constant reminder of her love. Among her many recipes, the Amish Raisin Cookies stood out as a family favorite. These cookies are ...

Drain raisin liquid into measuring cup. Add enough water to make 1/2 cup. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in raisin liquid. Measure flour by dipping method ...

My favourite cookie flavour has always been oatmeal, cinnamon and raisin. I never tire of them – especially the amazing aroma they leave in the kitchen after I’ve baked a fresh batch.

so long as they’re marked “old-fashioned” or “rolled.” You don’t have to let the dough rest four days before baking, but the depth of flavor you’ll get makes the cookies more than ...

These layered bar cookies combine elegance with old-fashioned appeal. The recipe comes from Deborah Madison, one of several contributors to “Cooking from the Heart” (Broadway, $29.95), a ...

They were one of the first treats I baked on my own, and if you make a lot of oatmeal, you might recognize them as the “vanishing oatmeal raisin cookies” from the old-fashioned Quaker Oats lid.

Annetta Small of Bellingham says these yummy cake-like cookies are perfect for a holiday treat. Cream together margarine and brown sugar. Add applesauce and egg, mixing until smooth. In a separate ...

slightly softened 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons clover or other mild-flavored honey 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups old-fashioned rolled ...