Everyday Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe uses both granulated and brown sugars to create the best cookies that are crunchy, yet moist and full of flavor.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

• Cream softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars.
  
  
• Add and combine eggs and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture.

  
  

• Gently combine the flour mixture with the butter-egg mixture. Then add rolled oats and raisins.
  
  
• Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using either two tablespoons or a No.#64 ice cream scoop.

  
  

• Bake one sheet at a time for 12 - 15 minutes.
  
  
  
• Remove from oven and let stand on cookie sheet for about 1 minute before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
  
  
  
• This recipe yields about 2 dozens great tasting cookies. Store them in airtight containers at room temperature for a week. These oatmeal cookies ship very well and can be frozen for longer keeping.