“My mother made these for us 45 years ago, my children love them, and my grandchildren beg me to bring them all year”

August 13, 2025 by admin

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## **Instructions:**

1. **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, **cream the butter and both sugars** until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Stir in the oats, raisins, and nuts (if using).
7. Scoop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. **Bake** for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** For extra-chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the pan.

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## 👵 From One Generation to the Next

What makes these cookies so special isn’t just the taste — it’s the story they carry. I can still picture my mom pulling them out of the oven, the smell filling the house, little hands reaching eagerly for a warm cookie.

Now, I get to pass that same joy on to my grandchildren — and there’s no sweeter feeling.

They call them “Grandma’s Cookies,” and honestly? That title means more to me than any award or fancy recipe ever could.

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## 🥰 Final Thoughts

If you have a recipe like this tucked away in an old box or scribbled in a worn notebook, I encourage you to bring it out. Make it. Share it. Keep the tradition alive.

And if you’re looking to start your own? Let this one be the beginning. Because sometimes, a cookie isn’t just a cookie — it’s a piece of your family’s story.

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