Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yield:  3-4 dozen cookies
Baking Temperature:350°F
Baking Time:  12 min

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, softenened
1 C firmly packed soft brown sugar
½ C white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ C AP flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
3 C old fashioned oats
1 C raisins
1 C chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
3. In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until creamy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well.
5. Add in flour mixture, beat well.
6. Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts using wooden spoon, mix well.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto silpat cookie sheet.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
9. Cool one minute on sheet and move gently (using frosting spatula) to wire rack to finish cooling.
10. Serve warm with a glass of milk.

Notes: Refrigerated and frozen cookies can be briefly microwaved for a warm-up, but refrigerated cookies are also good. Perfect for a quick morning snack.
Occasions Used:  Serve these cookies in colder months.
Source: Quaker Oats