Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies have always been one of my favorites. They always had the illusion that they were healthier than other cookies. This recipe is packed full of oats and raisins so if you don't count the butter or the sugar, they are healthier! Add nuts instead of the raisins if you wish. Baking them just until the edges begin to brown, results in a soft, chewy cookie. If you prefer them crisp leave in for 3 minutes more. You probably have all the ingredients already in your cupboard. Go forth and bake.

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup of brown sugar

1/4 cup white granulated sugar

1 Egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 All-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups of oatmeal.

1/2 cup raisins (roughly chopped)

Preheat your oven to 350° . Make sure the rack is in the center of the oven.

Cream (mix together) your sugars, with the butter or margarine. This can either be done by hand, electric mixer, or food processor. 3 minutes should be enough, a bit longer if you are doing it by hand. You are aiming for a smooth mixture. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Add you egg and vanilla. Mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine flour,baking soda, cinnamon, salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork. Add this to the margarine/sugar mixture. Beat until mixed. Now pour in the oatmeal and stir to combine. Add the raisins in the last final strokes.

Using a tablespoon, drop on to a cookie sheet . Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Leave to cool for a few minutes on the baking tray and then transfer to a cooling rack. Once cooled completely they can be packed in an air-tight container and kept for several days.