The Essential Soft Oatmeal Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 6 tablespoons sour cream (or yogurt)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar.

3. 3

   Add the egg, beating until fluffy, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla.

4. 4

   Stir in the raisins and oats.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the bkaing soda, cinnamon, salt and flour. Add this mixture, a cup at at ime, to the oat mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the nuts. Let the dough rest for 15 to 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Using a tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until they're golden brown.

8. 8

   Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.