Panera copycat oatmeal berry cookies

can add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon dark molasses

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring butter to room temperature ( sbout 1 hour). ( if needed, you can heat water for 5 minutes in a microwave safe glass dish. Pour out water and cover butter on a plate until soft. Flip butter and repeat until both sides are soft)

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Before starting the recipe, soak the raisins in water for 15 minutes until they are plump. After that, drain the water and pat them dry using a paper towel

Step 4

In a large bowl, use mixer on low to cream together the butter and the sugars until mixture is smooth, light, and fluffy

Step 5

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract (optional: 1 tablespoon dark molasses)

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. (optional 1 tsp of cinnamon)

Step 7

Gradually blend the flour mixture into butter mixture by hand. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix

Step 8

Fold in the oats and dried fruits (dough will be thick)

Step 9

Let mixture sit in the refridgerator for 30 minutes (or overnight)

Step 10

Drop 2 tablespoons of dough onto the cookie sheet, placing about 1 1/2 inches apart so they have room to spread.

Step 11

Bake at 350F for 10-13 minutes, until cookies are just golden brown at the edges.

Step 12

Cool on baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.