Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins

Another great recipe from Joyce Hancock, Mankato, MN

Preheat oven to 350.

In a large mixing bowl combine:
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
Beat until light and fluffy.

Add and beat in:
2 beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla

In a small bowl mix and add in:
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda

Stir in:
3 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup walnuts, opt.

Add 1 cup ground raisins ( grind raisins in food processor with a small amount of sugar) and stir in.

At this point, drop by tsp on a prepared cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

OR

Shape in long rolls, wrap and chill thoroughly.
Slice 1/4"thick
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.