Are you a raisin person? I love raisins but I realize that there are people out there who believe raisins don’t belong anywhere where you could easily substitute chocolate chips. To them, I say this: “um, just add chocolate chips to the batter?” Yes, it’s that easy. You can sub half the amount of raisins for chocolate chips to make soft cinnamon, raisin & chocolate chip oatmeal cookies – OR I suppose you could leave the raisins out altogether (but don’t do that!). These cookies remind me so much of the oatmeal cookies in Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies. I loved eating Little Debbie snacks as a child… and as a grown-up. I’m kind of embarrassed to say that I used to buy those oatmeal creme pies from the vending machine at work – along with a bag of cheetos – as an afternoon snack. These cookies make a MUCH better snack. Add a little whipped coconut cream between two n’oatmeal cookies, and oh my goodness, it will take you back to your days of enjoying Little Debbie. Actually, forget Little Debbie… say hello to Little Ashley 😉 Yes, you can have an oatmeal creme pie that’s gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and all kinds of awesome. Just a quick tip before you head over to the kitchen to bake these cookies – make sure to use a small cookie scoop (like this one). It’s so helpful when it comes to scooping out cookie dough. Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
