"This recipe is a definite keeper. These are cripsy on the ourtside and chewy inside. It's exactly waht a good raisin oatmeal cookie is supposed to taste like . The pecans give it a nice crunch . I will definitely use this recipe again . I love most recipes of Ina ""

"I love Ina Garten and rarely anything that Ive tried from her books has failed . This was one of those situations . I used Hershey;s cocoa powder (extra dark ) . It was too bitter ( raw batter). I added more sugar . I followed all instructions and it came out runny, though I know its supposed to be gooey it was almost raw. It tasted funny too. I ""