Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 ½ cups light brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temp

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

½ Tablespoon molasses

2 cups flour

1 ½ cups rolled oats

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 cups Raisins

Soak raisins in warm water for 10 min to plump up.

Preheat the oven to 350°. Combine the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined, 2-3 minutes.

Next add the eggs, vanilla extract & molasses and continue beating until well incorporated.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir to combine and slowly add the dry ingredients into the dough, mixing on low speed until dough starts to form.

Before the dough thickens, add the raisins. Beat a couple of times just until the flour incorporates.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Scoop the dough using a large cookie scoop and place on a sheet pan, 2 inches apart.

Bake for 11-13 minutes. The center of the cookie should be slightly under baked but not too gooey. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container