Classic Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 3 dozen

3/4 c. butter, softened

1 c. brown sugar, packed

1/2 c. sugar

1/4 c. milk

1 egg, beaten

1 t. vanilla extract

1 c. all-purpose flour

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. salt

3 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked

1 c. chopped walnuts

1 c. raisins

Combine butter, sugars, milk, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy; set aside. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir well. Add oats, walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake in upper third of oven at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Fill a pretty tin with fresh-baked cookies. A welcome gift for new moms, college students and newlyweds...in fact, just about anyone! Don’t forget to include the recipe too.