Ingredients

  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cups White Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Molasses
  • 1-1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoons Ginger
  • 3 cups Old Fashioned Oats

Method

  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla together and then add the raisins; stir. Let the raisins soak for an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Cream butter, sugars, and molasses in a mixer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients until well blended. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. Next add in the egg and raisin mixture. Then, add the oatmeal, combining well.
  • Scoop balls of cookie mixture onto cookie sheet and bake 11-12 minutes. Let cool for 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack. This recipe makes 2 dozen large cookies.