IRRESISTIBLE OATMEAL COOKIES

As I'm posting this, thanks to the Corona virus, we appear to be experiencing a flour shortage (right along with .... almost everything it seems). It looks like many of us, being stuck at home are turning to baking for comfort. These cookies are great because they use a little less flour than other cookies and have the added benefit of fiber and fruit. They have a bit of a crunch due to the use of oil instead of shortening or butter. Give 'em a try and see what you think!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil (oil makes the dough a lot more moist so you don't need to use as much oil as you would butter or shortening. If the dough feels dry to you, add a little more - but go easy.)
a handful of rainsins
Directions: cream together the sugars, oil and egg. Add dry ingredients (I always mix in the soda first and make sure there are no tiny lumps). Lastly add vanilla, chocolate chips and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls (how big you want 'em will determine what size spoon you use. I use a soup spoon) onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes. (Times really vary from stove to stove.)
Makes about 2 dozen.
a handful of chocolate chips