Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 C. Margarine or Butter, Softened

1 C. Firmly Packed Brown Sugar

½ C. Sugar

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 C. All Purpose Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Cinnamon

½ tsp. Salt (Optional)

3 C. Quaker Oats, Uncooked

1 C. Raisins

Heat oven to 350˚ F.

Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.

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

Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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

Yields about 4 dozen.

Bar Cookies: Bake 30 to 35 minutes in ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan. 

 Quaker Oats Co., [lid], Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, altered for altitude.