Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins, rolled in flour
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine sugars and butter. Add vanilla extract, water and vinegar; mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and soda, followed by salt. Combine the two mixtures together. Add raisins, which have been lightly rolled in flour, and oats; mix together well. Add walnuts or pecans if desired.
4. Roll dough into small balls with about 6-9 cookies to each ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cookies won't look ready at 10 minutes but take out and let sit for 5 minutes in order to be chewy.