Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, OR 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark), packed
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 3 cups rolled oats (We use Quaker Old Fashioned or Quick. Do NOT use instant.)