1 c. (2 sticks) butter
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tbsp. molasses
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick or old fashioned oats
2/3-1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts (I like pecans best)
1/2 c. to 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (my kids like lots)

Cream together butter and sugar; add eggs, molasses and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, nuts and chocolate chips.