Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

By Cookie67

Penzey's Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1-2 tsp cinnamon (China)
• 3 cups cooking oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned)
• 1 6 oz pkg Craisins (dried sweetened cranberries)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Cream the butter and sugars until well blended. Add the eggs and vanilla and blend well. sift together the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Add the oats, craisins, and chocolate chips if you opt for them. Stir until mixed well. Drop by rounded tsp onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.