The classic Quaker oatmeal cookies recipe from the old-fashioned oats box or canister, plus tips for making these cookies come out perfectly! Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
The official Quaker Oats history says only that an oat cake recipe began appearing on the box in 1908. Oat cakes are not the same as the later Quaker oatmeal cookies. Here’s a recipe from the BBC if you’d like to see how oat cakes are made.
Ingredients 1 14 tablespoons butter softened 2 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed 3 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 2 eggs 5 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 7 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 1 teaspoon cinnamon 9 1/2 teaspoons salt optional 10 3 cups Quaker Oats quick or old-fashioned, uncooked 11 1 cup raisins More ...