Recipe: Oatmeal raisin cookies from Auntie Em’s Kitchen

Auntie Em’s Kitchen oatmeal raisin cookiesTotal time: 30 minutes, plus baking timeServings: 2 dozen large cookiesNote: Adapted from chef Michelle Risucci of Auntie Em’s Kitchen.1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature1 1/3 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar1 1/3 cups (10 1/2 ounces) light brown sugar3 eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (8 1/2 ounces) flour 3/4 cup wheat germ1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups ( 1/2 pound) golden raisins1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. With the mixer running, add the eggs, one at a time, until each is incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.3. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the raisins.5. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop one-fourth cup dough for each cookie and slightly flatten them, leaving 2 inches between each cookie (they will spread). Slightly flatten the top of each cookie and bake one tray at a time, on the center rack, for consistent baking and coloring. The cookies will be done when set and lightly colored and the edges are slightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.Each cookie: 317 calories; 5 grams protein; 47 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams fiber; 13 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 56 mg. cholesterol; 199 mg. sodium.