LaCook - Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

4 Dozen

What you'll need:

	Flour Mixture:
	1½	cups general purpose flour
	1	teaspoon baking soda
	½	teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
	¼	teaspoon ground nutmeg
	¼	teaspoon salt (optional)
	Oats & Raisins:
	1¾	cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
	2	cups raisins
	Egg Mixture:
	¾	cup brown sugar, firmly packed
	¾	cup granulated white sugar
	¾	cup butter, softened
	2	eggs
	1	teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

	1.		Preheat oven to 375°F.
	2.		Combine ingredients of flour mixture in big bowl, mix well; set aside.
	3.		Beat butter and sugars in medium bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla; beat well. Beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.
	4.		Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto un-greased baking sheets, 2" apart. Bake 10- 12 minutes or until golden brown.
	5.		Cool on rack. Make 4 dozens.