Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer, use the paddle attachment and mix the room temperature butter until creamy. Do NOT melt the butter first.

Step 4

Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Mix in the egg yolk until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom.

Step 8

Set the mixer on low speed, and slowly add the flour mixture into the butter mixture.

Step 9

Stir in the oats and raisins just until mixed in.

Step 10

Scoop out the dough using a cookie scoop and place them onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 11

Bake about 12 - 15 minutes until cookie edges turn golden brown.

Step 12

Cool on the baking sheet about 2 minutes, and then cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 13

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.