Oatmeal Cookies

2 sticks unsalted butter
2 c. light brown sugar
1 t. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. quick-cooking oats (not instant or old-fashioned)
3/4 c. chopped toasted pecans
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1 c. raisins

Preheat to 350. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets and set aside.
*If using raisins - place the raisins in a medium bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them sit until plump and moist for 15-20 minutes. Drain well

Next, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, beat to combine. In a medium bowl sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir into the butter mixture, and add the buttermilk, stirring to mix. Fold in the oatmeal, raisins, nuts,and chips, blending well.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool.