Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups AP flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 1/3 cups raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth and almost fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugars and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth again.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients except the raisins. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, half at a time. Stir until fully combined. Add the raisins and stir well.

Using a medium size scoop or a rounded tablespoon, drop the dough onto a large baking sheet lined with a silpat mat. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Remove from the oven before the cookies are browned and when they still look soft in the center. Let them cool on the same tray for 5-10 minutes; this will allow them to finish baking without overcooking.