Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies are deeply underappreciated, and I am on a mission to change that. Done right, they are soft and chewy with crispy edges, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and full of plump raisins that soak up all the cookie flavor. The secret is to chill the dough for at least an hour before baking, which prevents spreading and concentrates the flavor. These are the cookies that remind you of childhood kitchens and simpler afternoons.