3 c. quick cooking oats
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. raisins

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixer bowl combine all ingredients EXCEPT flour and raisins. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1- 2 minutes). Add flour; continue beating until well mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. By hand, stir in raisins. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. 4 dozen.