Jumbo Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

From the chicago tribune - comfort food! These come out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Cook time is per batch.

Heat oven to 400.

Combine flour , baking soda , baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

Set aside.

Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until softened.

Beat in sugars until well blended.

Beat in the eggs , one at a time , blending well after each addition.

Beat in vanilla , fold in the flour mixture with a spatula.

Blend 5 seconds with the mixer on low.

The batter will be thick.

Stir in the oats , raisins and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

Bake until lightly browned and edges are set , 12-15 minutes.

Cool cookie sheets on a wire cake rack 1-2 minutes.

Gently remove the cookies from the sheets to the rack.

Cool completely.

flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, quick-cooking oats, raisins, walnuts