Christmas Cookie Countdown- 24 days 'til Christmas

This morning we started our Christmas Cookie Countdown with a fairly common (but super yummy) cookie.

I had hoped to start off with a much fancier recipe but my pantry is looking pretty sad these days. I really need to get to the grocery store for some baking supplies. That was the plan for this morning, but the blizzard that blew in yesterday kinda made me want to just hibernate inside today with the girls.

So, we had to begin our adventure with a recipe that called for ingredients that I had on hand and it was Oatmeal Raisin that won out. The girls certainly didn't mind, they had a great time making and tasting these cookies.

I love this recipe because it's a one bowl recipe. I {heart} one bowl recipes. The less to clean up the better!

Our Lesson: Sometimes it's nice to just throw out the plans you have for the day and snuggle in with your family and be creative.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 1/3cup oatmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup raisins
1 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Mix all together and drop by spoonful(tsp) onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Note: You can substitute chocolate chips for raisins if you want.