Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 

1 cup or 16 Tablespoons or 1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened 
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 
1/2 cup granulated sugar 
2 eggs 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 
3 cups QuakerŽ Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 
1 cup raisins 

Preparation Steps
1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. 
Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. 
Add oats and raisins; mix well. 
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. 
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. 
Cool completely. 
Store tightly covered.