Must-Have Chocolate Chip Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, if desired. In a small bowl, combine raisins and boiling water; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and butter; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar or sugar substitute, egg product, cinnamon, vanilla, and baking soda. Beat until combined. Add the flour; beat until smooth. Stir in the oats.

Drain the raisins; stir raisins and chocolate pieces into oat mixture.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks; let cool.