Neiman Marcus Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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It's important to use plenty of raisins for this recipe, use more if you like. i really enjoy the texture of these cookies; their especially good with a glass of milk.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 300f.

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Place the butter , brown sugar , and granulated sugar in a work bowl.

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Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.

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Turn the speed to low and add the egg and almond extract , beat until well combined.

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In another bowl , sift together the flour , baking soda and salt.

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Add it to the butter mixture and beat until mixed.

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Add the oatmeal and raisins and mix.

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Grease a cookie sheet , or use a non-stick spray.

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With a 2 tablespoon measure , drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart.

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Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles.

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Bake for about 20 minutes or until cookies are browned around the edges.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, flour, baking soda, salt, oatmeal, raisins