Big and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Recipe for Big and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – My daughter made these cookies today for her grandchildren and they are the best oatmeal cookies I have ever had. You simply have to try them.

Big and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt (use ¼ tsp. if starting with salted butter)
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. freshly grated NUTMEG
• 2 sticks butter,unsalted softened
• 1/2 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1 Cup light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 Cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 Cups oatmeal
• 1 1/2 Cups raisins

Instructions

1. Adjust oven racks to low and middle positions and preheat oven to 350°.
2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and NUTMEG; set aside.
4. Beat the butter and VANILLA until creamy.
5. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
6. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix well.
8. Fold in the oats and raisins.
9. Roll the dough into generous 2-inch balls. Place the balls on the cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each ball.
10. Bake at 350° until the cookie edges turn golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.
11. Halfway through the baking time switch the cookie sheets from top to bottom and turn them from front to back.
12. Place the cookie sheets on a cooling rack and let the cookies cool completely before removing.

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