Washington Post
Here’s a bowlful of color, creaminess, crunch and flavor, for not much effort.
Diana Parker | The Journal Gazette
Kristina Parks, 21, began baking as a young girl with her Easy Bake oven, which she still has.
1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup raisins Cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.

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