Oatmeal Raisin Orange Spice Cookies

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Oatmeal Raisin Orange Spice Cookies

3/4 c. raisins
3 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. quick oats (oatmeal)
8 oz. white chocolate chips
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 egg
1 c. flour
2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine raisins and orange juice and let stand. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and orange peel. Combine flour and baking soda; stir into butter mixture. Add raisins and oatmeal. Mix Well. Drop dough by rounded teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.

In a small bowl, microwave chocolate baking chips and oil for 1-2 minutes. Dip one third of cookie into melted chocolate and chill on waxed paper. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.