Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 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 rolled oats
– 1 cup raisins
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Baking sheets
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Cookie scoop or spoon
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To get started, the first thing I do is preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that my cookies will bake evenly and rise perfectly. In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it’s a light and fluffy texture. I love the way it smells as I mix—so rich and inviting! After that, I add the eggs one at a time, followed by a splash of vanilla extract, incorporating everything until it’s well combined. The mixture will be smooth and creamy, a perfect base for our cookie dough. (See the next page below to continue steps…)