HealthNotes

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• From: Cooking During Stolen Moments

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened

• 3/4 cups packed brown sugar

• 2/3 cups sugar

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla

• 1 1/4 cups flour

• 2 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned)

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 3/4 tsp baking powder

• 3/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 cups raisins (or chocolate chips)

If you like chewy cookies—these go out to you.

Directions

• In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugars until fluffy and creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla and beat another minute until completely blended.
• Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix, or stir by hand, just until combined being careful to not over mix.
• Roll tablespoons of dough into balls or use a cookie scoop. Place at least a 1/2 inch apart on baking sheets.
• Bake at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.