Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

By aggiemom220

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease 3 baking sheets. Combine flour, bakin powder and salt in large bowl.

Place the brown sugar, and butter in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer set on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Stir in the oats and raisins until blended.

Drop the dough be rounded spoonfuls 1/1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking shoes. Flatten the dough slightly with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Serve warm or at room temperature.