Instructions: Generous amounts of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger give this cookie its spicy kick. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can cut the amount of spices in half

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl. and set aside. Combine brown sugar and next 6 ingredients (brown sugar through egg) in a large bowl, and beat mixture at medium speed of a mixer until well blended. Stir in oats and raisins, and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in flour mixture. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheet with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies from pans, and cool on wire racks.

Yield: 4 1/2 dozen (serve size:1 cookie).

Note: Store cookies in an
airtight container for up to 1 week.

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