Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This is my great-grandmother's recipe. The lemon zest was her secret ingredient and it's a must! These cookies remind me of her, along with tapioca pudding and playing jacks.

Makes about 36 cookies.

3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
Zest if 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup raisins

In the bowl of a stand mixer or by hand, cream the butter and sugar together.  Add the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, sea salt, and baking powder.  Add to the creamed ingredients and mix well. Add the oatmeal and raisins and stir.

Drop by the tablespoon onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 12-15 minutes.

Enjoy!