My mom loves to cook, and her dishes are very tasty. As my kids call it “grandma’s extreme cooking” ! Because it is extremely good ! I am more of a dessert gal, and my mom always says my stuff is too sweet for her. Guess what… she ate two of these cookies right out of the oven today and she wanted more ! So, I guess I can call this recipe my “extreme baking ” ! 
I used just raisins and chocolate chips just because my kids like them. You can pick your own favourites like shredded coconut, walnuts, cranberries, etc.

Makes about 2 dozens
Total time = 30 minutes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter,  at room temperature
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt
3. Using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light
4. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well
5. Add flour mixture in 2 portions, mix until blended, scraping sides of bowl
6. Stir in oats, raisins and chocolate chips
7. Place about 2 teaspoonfuls each on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
8. Bake for about 8 minutes
9. Cool on baking sheets for about 10 minutes,  then completely on rack