My husband’s favorite cookies of all time are Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. As I’ve confessed before, I’m not a cookie maker, but I’m learning. Over the past few weeks, I’ve made my fair share of these since they are somewhat nutritious. Who knew that a kitchen timer would work wonders?! 
A couple weeks ago when I was making up a batch, I was low on all-purpose flour, but I didn’t realize it until I already started making them. The only solution I had was to use whole wheat flour. I had no idea how it was going to turn out, but I ran with it anyway.
To my delight–it worked perfectly! The only thing that needs to be adjusted is the bake time or oven temp. I would say that you could probably drop the temp to 325° and bake for about 5 to 8 minutes.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies1 c shortening¾ c packed br. sugar¼ c white sugar1 (3.5 oz) pkg instant french vanilla pudding mix2 eggs1 ¼ c. all purpose flour (or whole wheat)1 tsp baking soda3 ½ c rolled oats1 c raisinsCream together shortening, br. sugar and white sugar until smooth.
Blend in the dry pudding mix, then beat in eggs until the batter is light and fluffy.Combine the flour and baking soda, mix into the batter. Add in the oats and raisins. The mixture will be really stiff, and appear dry–but it’s okay!Drop dough by spoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake 8-12 mins in a 350° oven. For whole wheat, adjust oven temp to about 325° and bake for 5-8 minutes.
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these sound yummy!! thanks for sharing!!
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Yea – another frugal mom blogger and Dave Ramsey lover. Congrats on your journey at debt free living…it’s the bomb! Thanks for linking up to my Tasty Tuesday. It will fun to get to “know” you through this.
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Thanks for the recipe. Those are my hubby’s favorite cookies.
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That’s interesting, I’ve never seen a recipe that takes pudding mix. But then I was looking through it again and noticed that it doesn’t take vanilla flavoring. I wonder how this recipe’s finished product is different from my recipe that doesn’t take the pudding? I might have to try this one
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I love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. I may have to try this recipe. It looks easy.
Ginger
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I love the cookies with pudding in them and this looks really good!
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Sounds yummy!! Will have to try them out!!
I gave you a shout out on our family’s blog today! Thanks for inspiration!! I now have “goals” for 2009!!
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Oatmeal Raisan are some of my family’s favorites too. Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
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Ooooooo! I love me some oatmeal raisin cookies. Also, glad to *see* you back since your husband’s illness.
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Sounds yummy! I love that it has french vanilla pudding in it.
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These sound sooo good! I’m a huge fan of oatmeal raisin and you know, I’ve never tried making them. I have to now. Thanks for sharing this =)
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WE love oatmeal raisin. What a fun addition with the pudding mix, too!
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