Heavenly Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (1 cup (2 sticks), softened)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Brown sugar (3/4 cup, packed)
• Egg (1 large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Raisins (1 cup, plump and sweet)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, blending until fully combined and smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well mixed.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
6. Gently fold in the plump raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve these delightful raisin cookies warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the cozy flavors!