CARDAMON & FLAX SEED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

These have turned out to be the best cookies I have ever made.....they are based from a recipe in SUNSET MAGAZINE.  Now these are in NO WAY good for you, however they are a fun thing to make to satisfy any sweet craving.  I would suggest freezing half the batter because otherwise I have found the need to eat ALL of them :)  The recipe has rather a lot of ingredients-so honestly if you're shy the allspice just skip it....also goes for the Cardamon & Cinnamon... you may find a cookie that you like even more of your own creation.  Best of all, with all the measuring the help of my 4 1/2 year old was greatly appreciated....how we love to measure and mix....

::INGREDIENTS::

• 1 Cup & 2 Tbs All Purpose Flour
• 3 Cups Rolled Oats
• 2 Sticks Butter(If using unsalted be sure to add 1 tsp salt)
• 2 Large Brown Eggs
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Tsp Baking Powder
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp Cardamon
• 1 Tsp Vanilla
• 1/2 Tsp Allspice
• 1/2 Cup Toasted Flax seeds(I used Trader Joe's Organic)
• 1 1/2 Cups Raisins(Golden or Regular) Dried Cranberries or Chocolate Chips can make a wonderful substitute for those that have an aversion to raisins (you know who you are :) 

::DIRECTIONS::

1. Yields 5 Dozen, Preheat Oven to 350*
2. Mix all ingredients together-really doesn't matter in what order-if you don't have a Kitchen Aid mixer it makes it easier if the butter is softened
3. Drop 2 Tbs sized scoops onto greased(or silicone pad)cookie sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes.  
4. HAPPY CREATING(& EATING)!