1 lb. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. plain flour
2 c. brown sugar
3 1/2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating well. Add vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.