Preheat oven to 375°Fand line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat® bakingmat. Set aside.
Cream the butter with the brown and granulatedsugar in a large mixing bowl.
Add in eggs and vanilla, and mix on low speed tocombine.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients,and then add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix. Stir in raisinsuntil combined.
Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30minutes before baking.
Divide the dough into 24 equal-sized balls.Arrange on the prepared baking sheet with 1-2 inches between balls of dough.Press balls down with the bottom of a glass.
Place in the pre-heated ovenand bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Removefrom oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.Enjoy!