This recipe fits all of the criteria you have been searching for, for that "perfect" oatmeal raisin cookies. These cookies are served at Disneyland and are just the BEST!

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DISNEYLAND'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

3 1/4 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/8 cups shortening (2 cups plus 2 tbsp.)
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups regular rolled oats, uncooked
2 1/2 cups dark raisins

Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in mixing bowl. Set aside until needed.

Cream shortening with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Mix in reserved flour mixture until well blended about 2 minutes. Add oats and raisins. Mix until blended about 1 minute.

Using ice cream scoop (size #24) scoop out cookie dough into 4 dozen large balls. Place about 6 balls on each lightly greased baking sheet pressing down (spray a little PAM on your palm) until about 1/4-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 9 to 12 minutes or until browned. Cool slightly then remove cookies from sheets and cool on racks.

Makes 48 large cookies
Source: Disneyland via Los Angeles Times