Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Professional pastry chefs often overlook simple recipes. We are all out to prove that we can create magic out of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs—which we can! But sometimes we are so determined to develop intricate methods and combine esoteric ingredients to prove our prowess that we go overboard. When it comes to oatmeal raisin cookies, I’ve found that the best recipe is the one that allows the pure and delicious flavor of nutty oats and plump raisins to shine through. This recipe is as bas