OATMEAL WEEK: THICK, CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Oats are a versatile ingredient that can help make breakfast, dinner and dessert more delicious. This week, we've shared recipes that use oats fabulously. Today's comes from the Smitten Kitchen food blog.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Get the full recipe here.