Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Over the years I have learned baking cookies on parchment paper produces a better cookie; not necessarily better in taste but better in form.Parchment paper is a bit pricey, I pay just under 3-dollars per box, but it is worth every cent.

When I make oatmeal cookies I like to "plump" the raisins before mixing the dough. To do this simple place raisins in water and bring to a boil; cover and turn off heat. Raisins will soften and plump up in about 20 minutes. Drain before adding to the cookie dough.

I love oatmeal cookies with soft raisins; yummy!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2 sticks margarine

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup raisins; measure before soaking

Mix dry ingredients; except oatmeal. Beat margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Add soft raisins; mix well. Add oatmeal; mix well.

Bake 350-degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.