First and foremost, how are you doing? Hanging in? I’m hoping so since there seems to be a lot to be optimistic about these days. We still have a very long way to travel, but I’m seeing a light at the end of this tunnel of ours. Let’s go ahead and envision our world a year from now, filled with happy faces and light hearts. In the meantime, let’s try to keep our eye on the prize and dig deep to find our joy every day. It should come as no surprise to you all that I can often find joy in a cookie jar. These granola cookies with oatmeal, hazelnuts and raisins are a sure thing to bring sunlight into any cloudy day. The oatmeal and raisins make these guys incredibly chewy, and the granola and coarsely chopped hazelnuts offer a nice crunch in contrast. These granola cookies are a favorite in our household, and the freezer is never without a stash of them to grab at a moment’s notice.
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