Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Makes: 4 dozen

1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour (1 3/4 c. for high altitude)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 c. uncooked oats, quick or old-fashioned
1 c. raisins

Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to wet mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes. For bar cookies, bake 30-35 minutes in ungreased 13 x 9 metal pan.

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Tips: This is just the Quaker Oats recipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, but it's a classic. If you (or your kids) are not a fan of raisins, like me, this recipe is great with dried cranberries or chocolate chips in place of the raisins. I also shared this recipe at 11th Heaven's Homemaker Mondays.

Recipe from Quaker Oats.