BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Beat the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the honey, vanilla, egg and 1 tablespoon warm water and beat on high speed until creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, about 3 minutes more. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until completely combined. Add the oats and beat on low speed until combined. Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed. Arrange twelve 1-ounce scoops (2-tablespoon portions) of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the baking sheet cool, and then repeat with the remaining cookie dough.    

Steps:

• About 15 minutes before you start your cookie dough, pour water to cover the raisins completely. Let soak and be sure to drain the liquid of before putting them into the dough.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft.
• Add the sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and spices and beat again for a minute or two, until thoroughly combined.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each one.
• Add the vanilla and molasses and give it a quick mix.
• Add as much flour as you can with the mixer and then use a wooden spoon to add the rest.
• Stir in the oats and raisins.
• Put the bowl into the fridge and let chill for at least 15 minutes. Try for 30 minutes.
• Put 1/4 cup of dough on to ungreased cookie sheet -- 9 cookies to a sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees. Bake just until the edges are set. The center will still be a bit soft. 
• Let cool. Store in air-tight container with a piece of bread (helps keep them soft!)