Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1 c. raisins
1 Tbsp. grated orange or lemon rind

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg.
Reduce mixer to low speed and beat in flour mixture, oats and rind.
Stir in the raisins.
Drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets two inches apart.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Cool on wire racks.