Francine's Texas Cuisine

 
 

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

 

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (opt)
3 cups oatmeal
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to margarine mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store in airtight container. Makes about 4 dozen 2 ½” cookies.

 

 

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