Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 c. sugar
½ c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
1 ½ c. rolled oats
½ c. coconut
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp cardamom
1 ¾ flour
½-¾ c. raisins

Cream sugars and butter together
Add egg, oats and coconut
Mix well
Add the rest of the ingredients
Knead mixture well until it forms a large ball.
Break off pieces and roll into balls.

Place on ungreased baking sheets and
bake 8-12 mins. in a preheated 350° F oven.
8 minutes is for chewy cookies
12 minutes is for crunchier cookies

Submitted by: momtonissa

From The Parent Site Cook Book
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