Recipe Name oatmeal raisin cookie Submitted by lynnfin Recipe Description best of trials...moist,lofty Quantity 1 Quantity Unit cookie Prep Time (minutes) 45 Cook Time (minutes) 19 Ready In (minutes) 64

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon orange peel, raw 2/3 cup, packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar, superfine 1/4 cup dark molasses 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup, chopped pecans 1 cup, packed raisins, seedless Steps Sequence Step 1 pour hot water over raisins in a bowl and let stand 1-2 minutes, drain and put aside 2 soften butter with orange zest in a large bowl with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add both sugars and mix until light in color. Add molasses, blend in. Add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and mix for one minute longer. Reduce mixer speed to low and add in the dry ingredients, half at a time, mixing only to incorporate the flour. Blend in oatmeal. Fold in pecans and raisins. Drop by 1/4 cup onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake 17 to 20 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. let the cookies stand for 3 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack