Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir this into the butter mixture.

5. 5

   Fold in the oats and raisins. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the oats can begin soaking up the moisture—this helps keep the cookies pleasantly chewy.

6. 6

   Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.

7. 7

   Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake, dear; they firm up as they cool.

8. 8

   Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.