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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or 3/4 teaspoon table salt)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups raisins
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 94g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 385 | |
| Calories from Fat 151 | 39% |
| Total Fat 17.16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 10.16g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 527mg | 22% |
| Potassium 301mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 57.2g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 9% |
| Sugars 42.59g | 28% |
| Protein 3.98g | 6% |
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