Old Fashion Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

• 1 cup softened butter                            1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar                        2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs                                            1 1/4 cups of flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon                                      1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt                                            3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins                                   1 cup chopped walnuts

Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Add eggs; beat until well blended.  Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.  Gradually add to butter mixture until well blended.  Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.

Drop dough on to un-greased baking sheet.  Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.  Let stand 3 minutes before removing.  Makes 5 dozen