Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 1/2 cups rice flour (brown)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup rasins

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the xanthan gum, rice flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased, parchment lined, cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely.

Notes: This recipe before I altered it, and made with golden raisins is a favorite of both Papa Ben and Douglas Stewart. It is a sure way to win their hearts and makes for an inexpensive gift. Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beths-Spicy-Oatmeal-Raisin-Cookies/Detail.aspx