Recipe: Spiced Raisin Apple Jumbos (cookies)

SPICED RAISIN APPLE JUMBOS

1/4 cup butter, at room temperature (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 cup chopped fresh tart apple
1/2 cup raisins

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or cover with parchment paper or coat with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, cream the butter, oil and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat the mixture until light.

In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to the creamed mixture and mix until well blended. Stir in the oats, apple and raisins.

Using a No. 12 ice cream scoop (1/3 cup), scoop the dough from the bowl to make the cookies. Place them 3 inches apart on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly, using a spatula or fork.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until cookies feel firm to the touch. The cookies may sink in the center slightly as they cool. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Makes 8 large, monster-size cookies
Source: Minneapolis Star and Tribune, September, 1998