Step 1

Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

Step 2

In a stand mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add in your egg, vanilla, molasses, and mix until fully combined.

Step 3

Turn the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Once combined, add in rolled oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) and mix to combine.

Step 4

Using a 2 tablespoons cookie scoop, measure out the cooking dough and place it onto the prepared cookie sheet 2 1/2 inches apart.

Step 5

Bake until cookies start to set around the outside edges but the center still seems soft about 12-14 minutes, be sure to rotate the baking sheets halfway through the cooking process.

Step 6

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.