NEIMAN MARCUS' OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a work bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.
• Turn the speed to low and add the egg and almond extract, beat until well combined.
• In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; add it to the butter mixture and beat until mixed.
• Add the oatmeal and raisins and mix .
• Grease a cookie sheet, or use a non-stick spray.
• With a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart.
• Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles.
• Bake for about 20 minutes or until cookies are browned around the edges.