A Peterson Favorite

By far, this is the most requested cookie that John and Andrew ask for me to make. It's WONDERFUL. I made the cookies yesterday. YUM!

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2 sticks of butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar (white sugar)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups quick OR regular oatmeal, uncooked
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 350.
Beat together butter and sugars until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla - mix well.
Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt- mix well.
Stir in oats and raisins.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet- remove to wire rack.
Makes 4 dozen.

OR

For Bar cookies, pour batter into ungreased 9x13 pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Set your butter out now and give 'em a try!! Hope you like them!! Jill