14 tbsp butter (1 stick, plus 6 tbsp), softened to room temperature
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 cup raisins
3 cups Quaker Oats oatmeal (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat well.
4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
5. Beat into the creamed butter mixture, and beat well.
6. Add the oatmeal and raisins, and mix well.
7. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a tightly-covered container.
Makes 4 dozen