Classic Oatmeal Cookies

My friends (whose house I am sitting at the moment) returned from winter in Arizona and, of course, I wanted to feed them.  I made the date squares a few days ago but I thought these cookies would be better...and...they were!



Classic Oatmeal Cookies            adapted from The Joy of Cooking



Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease baking sheet or use parchment paper so the cookies won't stick to it.



Whisk together thoroughly:

1 3/4 c all purpose flour

3/4 t baking powder

3/4 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

1/2 t ground cinnamon

1/2 t ground nutmeg



Beat on medium speed until well blended:

1/2 lb unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 c packed light or dark brown sugar

1/4 c sugar

2 large eggs

2 1/2 t vanilla



Stir the flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended and smooth.  Stir in:

1 c raisins, chopped

3 1/2 c old-fashioned rolled oats



Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the greased cookie sheets, spacing about 3" apart.  Bake about 10 minutes, or until done.  Remove from the oven and leave on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes to allow them to firm up slightly.  Transfer cookies to a rack to cool completely.