Raisin Walnuts Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups walnuts
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 1/2 cups raisins

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the walnuts on a sheet pan and bake for 5 minutes, until crisp. Set aside to cool. Chop very coarsely.
3. In the bowl using hand mixer beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy .With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla.
4. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together into a medium bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Add the oats, raisins, and walnuts and mix just until combined.
5. Using a small ice-cream scoop or a tablespoon, drop 2-inch mounds of dough onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper. Flatten slightly with a damp hand. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer the cookies to a baking rack and cool completely.