Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I came across this recipe in a magazine called "Canadian Living". I have been making this for years now and everyone loves them.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 54 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  egg
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 3  cups  quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup raisins

Directions

1. With electric mixer, beat butter at high speed until fluffy and light coloured.
2. Add sugar and beat until even fluffier.
3. Add egg and vanilla, beat until batter is smooth.
4. In separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda and salt.
5. Pour half of dry ingredients over the batter and stir with wooden spoon until there is no streaks.
6. Stir in remaining dry ingredients.
7. Stir in raisins.
8. Scoop dough by level tablespoonfuls and drop onto lightly greased baking sheets.
9. Making sure to leave about 2-inch space between cookies.
10. Bake in oven preheated to 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around edges.