American Kitchen Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats or 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional) or 1 cup toffee pieces (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 3 baking sheets. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
Place the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on high speed until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Stir in the oats and raisins until blended.
Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Flatten the dough slightly with a fork. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Once baked, cookies will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container.