Preheat oven to 350°F.
Soak the raisins and Craisins in the rum.
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Add the vanilla and rum in which the raisins have soaked; beat until well blended. Add the nuts, and oatmeal to the dry ingredients and stir into the liquid mixture. Stir in the raisins and Craisins.
Mix for about 3 minutes.
Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 350°F oven for 10 to 14 minutes or until light brown, being careful not to overbake.
Makes 4-5 dozen cookies, depending upon size of cookies made.
Submitted by: CM
