Oatmeal Raisin Cookies IV

These are the best oatmeal cookies. The secret is in the soaking of the raisins!

• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 3 eggs, beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine eggs, vanilla and raisins in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda; stir into the creamed mixture. Then stir in the raisin mixture, rolled oats, and nuts.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.