MOM'S OATMEAL COOKIES (1930) 
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
3 beaten eggs
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick Quaker oats, uncooked
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. seedless raisins (dark)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add beaten eggs; beat until blended. Add flour, soda, cinnamon and salt alternately with milk; mix well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Store in metal containers. May be frozen.

 

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