1 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled, unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed, brown sugar
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup raisins
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup toasted walnuts

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

Chop butter into pea-size pieces. Beat together with both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well-mixed.

Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir together just until well-mixed.

Pre-soak raisins in water until well plumped, at least 1 hour. Drain and add to dough with chocolate chips and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, and a maximum of 2 hours.

Drop by tablespoon onto a well-greased or lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 to 17 minutes, or golden brown on top.

Let sit and cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with a glass of whole milk.

Submitted by: Daniel Lee Mishkin