Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. softened oleo
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 large egg or 2 small
1 1/4 c. rolled oats (not quick)
1 Tbsp. grated orange or lemon zest
1 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Grease 2 cookie sheets.
Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
In large bowl, using electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg.
Reduce speed to low and gradually beat in flour, oats and zest.
Stir in raisins and nuts.