Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• Chopped nuts (optional) - 1/2 cup
• Raisins - 1 cup
• Old - fashioned oats - 3 cups
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Baking soda - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 2
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
• Brown sugar - 1 cup
• Butter - 1 cup, softened

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats, raisins, and chopped nuts (if using).
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious oatmeal cookies!