Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter. Add brown sugar and white sugar, beat until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add walnuts and mix until just blended.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
4. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beat until incorporated. Add remaining flour and beat until well blended. Add drained raisins and mix by hand with a large heavy spoon.
5. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. I find a medium size cookie scoop the easiest for evenly shaped professional looking cookies. Space 2” apart. Bake for 11-12 minutes.

Makes about 3 dozen. For smaller cookies, reduce baking time.

Note: add anything you like—chocolate chips, dried cherries or any chopped nuts.