Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with Silpat or parchment and set aside.

Step 3

Cream butter and sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of bowl.

Step 4

Add eggs and vanilla beat for 1 minute and scrape down the sides of bowl.

Step 5

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda and sea salt. Mix until thoroughly combined. Scrape sides of bowl.

Step 6

Add flour, oats, raisins and nuts (if using). Mix on low speed until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides of bowl as needed.

Step 7

Scoop oatmeal cookie dough onto lined cookie sheet using a standard sized cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon.

Step 8

Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly brown on the edges.

Step 9

Remove from oven and cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes.

Step 10

Move cookies to a cooling rack.

Step 11

Store Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies in a airtight container.