Delicious and Chewy Grandma's Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic American treat that brings back warm memories of baking with grandma. They are soft, chewy, and full of hearty oats and plump raisins. Perfect for enjoying with a glass of milk or as a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cold glass of milk or on their own!

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