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03-07 Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (find it by the plastic wrap) or Silpats
Whisk together:
1 1/2 c flour
1/2 t EACH salt & baking powder
1/4 t EACH nutmeg & cinnamon
In separate bowl, beat with mixer:
1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened
until creamy. Then add:
1 c EACH light brown sugar & white sugar
(you can reduce this amount by 1/4 c white without changing the cookie)
Beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add -one at a time-
2 eggs
Beat well after each egg and then stir flour mix into butter mix. Add:
3 c rolled oats
1-1 1/2 c raisins or 1 c raisins & 1/2 c nuts
Mix well then make 2 inch balls and place -well-spaced- on cookie sheets
Bake at 350F, around 15 -20 minutes. But really watch them-
Remove from oven at the first signs of browning edges or top on the cookie in the hottest part of the oven. Slide parchment paper full of cookies onto cooling rack, cold stone or coldest part of the counter. (maybe even outside if you can stay with them) This helps stop the cooking and will keep the cookies chewy rather than crispy.

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