2 sticks of butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 cups uncooked oatmeal oats
1 cup raisins or 1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

Heat oven to 350°F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy.

Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well.

Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon mixture; mix well.

Stir in oats and raisins or chocolate chips.

Add nuts (optional)

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.

ENJOY!

Makes about 4 dozen

Submitted by: Nicole