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Once you try Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli’s soft, chewy, and indulgently creamy Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookie Sandwiches, you won’t go back to those other store-bought sandwich cookies. They’re ...

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Preheat oven to 350. Thoroughly cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the beaten eggs and beat well. Stir the dry ingredients and add to mixture. Add the oatmeal, raisins and pecans (optional).

This post has been updated. Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic in the pantheon of desserts, so I was stunned to discover that The Washington Post didn’t have a recipe in our database for this ...

I’m very sorry to report that if you want to bake exceptional cookies — perfectly round ones with caramelized edges and soft centers — there are no shortcuts. This is true of tall, tender shortbread ...

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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, soak raisins in warm water as you begin to make the cookies, at least 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a blender or food ...