OATMEAL COOKIES (QUAKER RECIPE)

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups uncooked quick or old fashioned Quaker oats
1 cup raisins

Cream together shortening and sugars

Add eggs and vanilla; mix well
Add combined flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt
Stir in oats and raisins; mix well

Put ¼-cup portions on ungreased baking sheet; press somewhat

flat
Bake 350 F. 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown and not puffy
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet before removing.