Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Since moving back to the States, I have been itching to get back into baking!  Currently we are living in an Airbnb, so I am without all my baking equipment.  Luckily, the Airbnb host does have a few baking staples including: mixing bowls, spatulas, and oven mitts.  I did have to purchase a few items in order to continue my love of baking, especially since my beloved stand mixer is in storage!  For the time being, I ordered a hand mixer from Bed, Bath and Beyond and am doing it old school!  I also purchased a large baking sheet, measuring cups/spoons and some parchment paper.  

After spending an inordinate amount of time online looking for cookie recipes, I kept coming back to Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.  They are simple, familiar and I can pretend they are healthier than they are!!  I used this recipe and it was super easy and fast!  Once baked, they turned out chewy, golden and delicious.