Oatmeal Raisin and Walnut Cookies

It's the most requested oatmeal cookie recipe at the office. These cookies are good for any occasion. The walnut give them just enough crunch to make them fancy.

Ingredients
¼ cup butter softened or margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1.5 cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
A pinch of salt
¼ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons water


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Soak the raisins in the water. Cover and microwave for 20 seconds.
3. In a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamy mixture.
5. Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts and mix well.
6. Drop teaspoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet (or parchemin lined) around 2 inches apart.
7. Use a wet napkin to flatten slightly.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
9. Let cool around 2 minutes on the cookie sheet then transfer to wire racks to cool.