1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in the vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.

4️⃣ Add Oats & Optional Mix-ins

• Stir in the Quaker oats until well mixed.
• If using, fold in raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.

5️⃣ Shape & Bake

• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

6️⃣ Cool & Enjoy

• Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.