1 c. softened butter
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sifted self-rising flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts (pecans or almonds)

Measure all ingredients into bowl. Mix well by hand. Drop by heaping teaspoon 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Add M & M's or other candies to top for decoration. Bake at 350 degrees F. 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for 1 minute before removing from pan.