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Before you start.
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Be sure an adult is nearby to help.
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Preheat an oven to 350F Grease 2 baking sheets with butter.
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Mix the ingredients.
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In a bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir together the oats, flour, raisins, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the egg and vanilla.
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Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
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Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until blended.
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Turn off the mixer and add the flour mixture.
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Beat on low speed just until blended.
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Form the cookies.
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Using 1 tablespoon, scoop up a heaping spoonful of dough.
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Using another tablespoon, push the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat, spacing the mounds about 1 1/2 inches apart.
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Bake the cookies.
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When 1 baking sheet is full, put it in the oven and bake the cookies until they are puffed and golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes.
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Using oven mitts, remove the baking sheet from the oven and set it on a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes.
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Using a metal spatula, move the cookies onto the rack and let cool completely.
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Repeat with the rest of the cookies.
