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Oatmeal Raisin Half-Moon Cookies Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins

Special Equipment Needed:
- 2 baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Spatula
- Cookie scoop

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined. Beat in vanilla.

4. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just combined. Stir in oats and raisins.

5. Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: Makes about 3 dozen cookies

Nutritional Information: (per cookie)
Calories: 150
Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Unsalted butter: You can substitute salted butter, but reduce the amount of salt in the recipe to ¼ teaspoon.
- Raisins: You can substitute other dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, or blueberries.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: You can substitute quick-cooking oats, but the texture of the cookies may be slightly different.

Variations:
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough for a nutty flavor.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips to the dough for a chocolatey twist.

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the butter is softened before creaming with the sugars.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the cookies on a platter with a variety of other cookies.
- Place the cookies in a cellophane bag and tie with a ribbon for a cute gift.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle the cookies with a little extra cinnamon sugar before baking.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking.

Pairings:
- Serve with a glass of cold milk.
- Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested Side Dishes:
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Serve with a bowl of fresh fruit.

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the cookies spread too much while baking, try chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- If the cookies are too dry, try adding an extra egg.

Food Safety Advice:
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming stale.
- Do not leave the cookies out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Food History:
Oatmeal cookies have been around for centuries, with the earliest recipes dating back to the 1700s.

Flavor Profiles:
These cookies have a sweet, oaty flavor with a hint of cinnamon and the sweetness of raisins.

Serving Suggestions:
- Serve as an after-school snack.
- Serve as a dessert after dinner.

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Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Cinnamon, Chewy, Cinnamon-Spiced