crispy raisin-pecan oatmeal cookies

1. preheat oven to 350º


2. beat well
   
   
   
   • 1 c. room temperature butter
   
   
   • 1 c. lightly packed brown sugar
   
   
   
   


3. add and beat
   
   
   
   • 1 c. sugar
   
   
   • 2 eggs
   
   
   • 2 t. vanilla
   
   
   
   


4. stir in
   
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. flour
   
   
   • 1 t. baking powder
   
   
   • 1/2 t. cinnamon
   
   
   • 1 t. salt
   
   
   
   


5. mix in
   
   
   
   • 3 c. oatmeal
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. raisins
   
   
   • 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
   
   
   
   


6. place on greased cookie sheets


7. flatten with hand


8. bake 12-15 minutes

• variation: may substitute raisins with craisins