Ginger Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1 inch cubes and chilled
• 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons candied ginger, finely chopped, plus more
• candied ginger, for garnish if desired (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups rolled oats, old fashioned
• 1 1/4 cups raisins, preferably golden

Recipe

• 1 sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. set mix aside.
• 2 beat the butter, both sugars, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a bowl until light and fluffy.
• 3 beat in the eggs, one at a time,and then add the milk and vanilla.
• 4 add the 1/2 flour mixture & mix. add the rest of the flour and mix just until incorporated.
• 5 stir in the oats and raisins.
• 6 chill dough for at least 2 hours before baking. (if you can).
• 7 preheat the oven to 325°f.
• 8 line baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 9 scoop the cookie dough into 1 inch balls and put 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
• 10 slightly flatten each ball (fingers or fork - cook's choice).
• 11 sprinkle the tops with chopped candied ginger, if desired (i don't).
• 12 bake the cookies until lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• 13 place on cooling racks to cool crispier.