Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

1 cup, softened

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Brown sugar

3/4 cup, packed

Egg

1 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Baking soda

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups

Raisins

1 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Gently fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers remain soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.