Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I made cookies today! I used a recipe I’ve been playing around with and this was the best batch yet!

Cream together:

1 c. softened butter (salted)

1 c. packed light brown sugar (or substitute dark brown)

1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla extract

Then add dry mixture of:

1 1/2 c. unbleached all purpose flour

1 t. baking soda

2 t. ground cinnamon

1/2 t. ground cloves

1/4 t. nutmeg

1/4 t. salt

Stir, then add:

3 c. rolled oats

1 1/2 c. raisins

Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 9-15 minutes at 350°F. Makes about 3 dozen.

If you prefer a healthier cookie, you can eliminate up to 1/2 a cup of sugar from the recipe, use whole wheat flour, and substitute applesauce for up to 1/2 a cup of butter. The applesauce substitution is a tip from the More with Less Cookbook (not an affiliate link). We never seem to have any around to try it, but I know it would be good! Mmm…Applesauce Oatmeal Raisin Cookies!