Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

By á-8253

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 C firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 C ( 1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened.
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 C rolled or quick-cooking oats
• 1 C raisins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 3 baking sheets. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Place the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixtue with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Stir in the oats and raisins until blended.
3. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the dough slighly with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Serve warm or a room temperature.