Neiman Marcus' Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

It's important to use plenty of raisins for this recipe, use more if you like. I really enjoy the texture of these cookies; their especially good with a glass of milk.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (one stick)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (light brown)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (granulated)
• 1  egg (large)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  cup flour (all purpose)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups oatmeal
• 1 1⁄2 cups raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a work bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.
3. Turn the speed to low and add the egg and almond extract, beat until well combined.
4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; add it to the butter mixture and beat until mixed.
5. Add the oatmeal and raisins and mix .
6. Grease a cookie sheet, or use a non-stick spray.
7. With a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart.
8. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cookies are browned around the edges.