Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

1. Soak the raisins in the hot water for 10 minutes to plump them, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Heat the oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract, until the mixture is smooth and pale.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
7. Stir in the rolled oats and drained plumped raisins by hand with a spatula until evenly distributed through the thick dough.
8. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon mounds and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, flattening each slightly with your palm.
9. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set but still soft.
10. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories	160
Protein	2 g
Fat	6 g
Carbs	24 g
Fiber	1 g
Sodium	95 mg

Estimated per serving