Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

3 c. quick-cooking oats

2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 c. butter, softened

2 eggs

1 tsp. each: baking soda and cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 375. Grease cookie sheet. In 3-quart mixer bowl combine all ingredients except flour and raisins. Beat at low speed, scraping sides of bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). By hand, stir in flour until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in raisins. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake near center of 375 oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Mrs. Ulrich (MaryAnn) Reinhard

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987