These old fashioned oatmeal cookies bring together the best bits of a cookie jar: toasted walnuts, plump raisins, tart dried cranberries, and just enough spice to warm each bite. I still remember pulling my first batch from the oven—soft centers, crisp edges, the kitchen filled with cinnamon and vanilla. They set the bar for every oatmeal cookie that’s followed, at least in my book. For anyone who values real texture and flavor over shortcuts, this recipe gets it just right.