My Favorite Cookies

I got this recipe from the top of Quaker Oats a few years ago and it's been my favorite ever since.

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin/Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 C. butter
1 C. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 C. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 C. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
3 C. Oats, uncooked
1 C. raisins or 1 bag chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate.)

Heat oven to 350*. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins/chips; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. I always check at ten minutes. I love them chewy.

Bar cookies: Bake 30 to 35 minutes in ungreased 13 x 9 inch metal baking pan.