Oatmeal Dream Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (cal w/smart balance)
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (used White Whole Wheat)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups Snoqualmie Falls Lodge® Oatmeal
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 orange-peel only(grate entire outside-optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla on low speed until smooth. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder until blended. Add oatmeal and raisins (orange peel) and continue to stir until blended. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Number of Servings: 42

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAULINEFORSTER.