Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Soft Chewy My Best Ever Recipe

Instructions:

1. Soak the raisins in hot water for 15 minutes to plump them up. Drain well before adding to the dough.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Gently fold in the rolled oats and the drained, plumped raisins.
7. For thicker cookies, cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
9. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.