When we say soft, we mean soft – these are nothing like traditional crunchy, chewy or sticky oatmeal cookies. They are soft, almost cake-like cookie drops that even small children will devour. Mom and Carla were both addicted to them, and would choose these over any other kind of cookie, anytime. 

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 1 ¾ – 2 cups flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg or ground allspice
• ¼ cup half and half
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then oatmeal, beating well after each addition. Mix the rest of the ingredients together and add in thirds, alternately with half and half. Add vanilla, raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.