Soft-Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

By MJH

This is a double-batch, so freeze some for later!
Makes 6 dozen (72) nice-sized cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. salt (optional)
• 6 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
• 2 cups raisins

Details

Adapted from bing.com

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.

Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.
Use a 1 1/2 tbsp. measure for each cookie, and drop onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire racks to cool completely.