Mom's In The Kitchen: Raisin Bran Cookies

In case you were wondering, I don't just cook for Mom, she cooks for me too. When she asked me if I wanted her to bake me some chocolate chip cookies, I of course said yes but I also requested her Raisin Bran cookies too. Made with Raisin Bran Cereal, and similar to an oatmeal cookie only lighter and better, these are one of my very favorite cookies. My Mom has been making them forever and said she got the recipe from a Kellogg's Cereal pamphlet. Although I don't like to eat Raisin Bran as cereal, it makes a darn tasty cookie!

Raisin Bran Cookies

by Mom, from Kellogg's

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3/4 cup butter (or 3/4 cup of half butter & half butter flavor Crisco)

1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 eggs, beaten well

3 Tbsp milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

2 1/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

3 cups Raisin Bran Cereal

1/2 cup raisins

Cream butter/shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, beat well. Add dry ingredients, alternating with milk and vanilla, mix well. Add cereal and extra raisins and mix well using a spoon or spatula.

Drop by rounded teaspoonful on greased or parchment covered baking sheet. Bake at 365 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. (Oven temps and times may vary so you may need to adjust for your oven).

Cool on pans for 1 minute or so and then remove to cooling racks. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

Soft, chewy and especially good warm, with a cup of cold milk.

Max, hanging out on the buffet behind the couch enjoying Grandma's visit.