The Best Recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.

4. 4

   Add eggs, molasses and vanilla; beat well.

Drain raisins, set aside.

1. 5

   Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well.

2. 6

   Drop dough by 2 tablespoon cookie scoops onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets.

3. 7

   Bake 12-13 minutes or until a light golden brown. {Reduce cooking time if you are making smaller cookies.}

   12 min
4. 8

   Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container.