Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, the white sugar, the brown sugar, and the vanilla. Whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add to the butter/sugar mixture, mix well.
3. To that mixture, add the hot water and rolled oats, then mix. Add the chocolate chips and the raisins (optional) and combine.
4. Drop the cookie dough in spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. (They don’t spread out much during the cooking process, so flatten each cookie lightly prior to baking.)
5. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes.