Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

By Batgirl

Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced - these could very well be the best oatmeal raisin cookies on the planet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine 2 sticks of Earth Balance, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup unrefined white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 banana, mashed well
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cream together margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and banana and mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the sugar mixture until combined.

3. Add oats and raisins and stir until evenly distributed. Drop heaping tablespoonfuls onto a greased {or parchment-lined} cookie sheet and bake for 10 - 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.