Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter or non-hydrogenated butter substitute
• 3/4 cup light agave nectar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sprouted spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 3/4 cups regular rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1/4 cup golden flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3/4 cup raisins

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl cream the butter with the agave nectar until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs 1 at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
7. Fold in the raisins.
8. Drop the batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
9. Using the back of a spoon, flatten slightly and bake for 12 minutes, or until slightly browned.

unsalted butter, light agave, eggs, vanilla, flour, regular rolled oats, golden flaxseed meal, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, raisins

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/old-fashioned-oatmeal-raisin-cookies-379319 (may not work)