Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. If your raisins are very dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.

5. 5

   Using a sturdy spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the rolled oats and the plumped raisins until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft and slightly underbaked. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.