Clean Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Tweaked from the recipe on the Quaker box, these really do live up to their name. Soft yet crisp, they're little, comforting bites of fiber-filled goodness. Bake with family, share with friends, and save a few for yourself because before you know it they'll be gone!
Ingredients (for 3 dozen):

• 1/2 Cup(s) (1 stick) of kerrygold butter, softened
• 1 cup date syrup
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 Teaspoon(s) vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1-1/2 Cup(s) whole wheat pastry flour flour
• 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking Soda
• 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 Teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
• 3 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1 Cup(s) raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts(optional)
• 3 oz coarsely chopped unsweetened bakers chocolate(optional)

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and date syrup on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs almond extract and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats,raisins, chocolate and walnuts; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.