Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - YES Please!

Oatmeal cookies are delicious and are my husband's favorite!  This recipe is fantastic!  These cookies have a crispy texture along with a warmth from the cinnamon and they have juicy raisins in every bite!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups regular or quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins (regular or golden) 

To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Then, in a large bowl, beat your butter for 1 minute. 

Next, add brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.  Beat all ingredients together until combined.

Then, add in the eggs and vanilla.

Next, add in your flour, a 1/2 cup at a time.

Lastly, stir in your oats and raisins until all ingredients are combined and mixed well.

Drop your dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  I use a cookie scoop for the perfect sized cookie.  If you don't have a cookie scooper, you can just use a large spoon.   Space cookies 3" apart. 

If you are using a spoon and your cookies are smaller, bake for 8 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and the center of your cookie is set.

If you are using a cookie scooper for larger cookies, bake for 12-14 minutes or until your edges are golden brown and the center of your cookie is set.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Tip:  You can line your cookie sheets with wax paper for easier clean up!

Tip:  I use golden raisins in my cookies!  You can also add chocolate chips, walnuts, cranberries or cherries for additional texture or a sweeter taste!