Orange Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 8 oz. white chocolate baking chips
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

In a small bowl, combine orange juice and raisins; let stand overnight. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and orange peel. In another bowl, combine flour and baking soda; stir into butter mixture. Add raisins, any soaking liquid, and oats; mix well.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to racks, and cool completely. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate and oil on low power. Continue until smooth when stirred. Let stand 2 minutes. Dip one-third of cookie in chocolate; set on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until chocolate is firm. Recipe yeilds about 3 dozen cookies.

Be prepared: these cookies have a strong orange flavor!

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