Thursday, March 22, 2007

Oatmeal Cookies

2 sticks butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
3 cups oatmeal (not instant)
1 cup raisins

Cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Beat the 2 eggs and mix into the mixture. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Sift together the flour, salt and soda. Mix in portions to the above mixture. Add the 3 cups of oatmeal - mix in portions. Add one cup of raisins.

Drop onto ungreased pan.

Bake at 350° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges are brown.

Remove and cool for one minute. Use spatula to remove from cookie sheet unto wax paper. Cool long enough so that the cookie can be handled and store in can or plastic bag.

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