Simple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

cookiemaker's Note:

These are simply delicious. They always get rave reviews. You'd think they have spices in them, but surprise!, there aren't. I'm guessing on the number of cookies this makes, I'll update it after I make these again.

• Total Time: 33 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 13 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 60 cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats or 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Pick through raisins, removing stems. Soak raisins in hot (from the tap is fine) water. This is the secret to plump, juicy raisins!
3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
7. Mix in oats and drained raisins.
8. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets (or use parchment paper). Bake 12-13 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before removing.