Watkins Extracts Giveaway!

So, I thought I'd reward you, my readers, with some great extracts to try!  I'm hosting a giveaway, so enter to win below!  All three extracts are 8 oz. size, so this prize would be a great addition to your kitchen!
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Also, for some ideas on how to use these Watkins extracts, check the following:

Raspberry Extract Ideas
Strawberry Extract Ideas
Orange Extract Ideas

These recipes are from the McCormick website, so they all specify McCormick extracts, but the recipes look great and there are a lot to choose from.  I haven't used fruit extracts much in the past, but I'm looking forward to trying out some of these recipes in my kitchen with my yummy Watkins extracts!

Also, you can check here for more information about Watkins and the things they avoid in their products.  I'm a consultant for Watkins, so I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have!

Thanks for reading my blog!  I hope and pray it is a blessing to you!

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Delicious, healthy cookies!

It's "Food Friday" again and I'd like to share a recipe for some yummy oatmeal raisin cookies that are full of fiber, iron and whole grains!  If you're in the mood for something sweet, but also want it to be good for you, then these cookies are for you!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 6 tbsp. butter, softened

1 1/4 cup Rapunzel Pure Organic Whole Cane Sugar, 24-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)
*If you're interested in knowing more about this sugar and why I recommend it, click here to see my post about it.*
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned)
1 cup raisins

Makes 3 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer till creamy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture a portion at a time, mixing well.
5. Add oats and raisins; mix well.
6. Drop dough in rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or till light golden brown.  Cool on wire rack (or have some while they're warm!).  
8. Enjoy!