Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins (dried cranberries work great too)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt - mix with a whisk.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
  • Beat in the egg.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mix well.
  • Add the milk and blend completely.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips, oats and raisins.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are crisp.
  • Let cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.