Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1/2 pound butter, softened (2 sticks)

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1-1/2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

3 cups oatmeal

1 cup raisins (I like Craisins best)

1. heat oven to 350 degrees

2. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy

3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well

4. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.

5. Stir in oats and craisins; mix well

6. Drop by rounded Tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

7. Bake 10-12 minutes oar until golden brown.

8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.

About 4 dozens cookies

note: Can be made as bar cookies. Bake 30-35 minutes in ungreased 13x9 inch metal baking pan.