1 1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins
3 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add oats and nuts. Sift soda and salt with flour. Roll into small balls. Roll in sugar. Cover a glass with cheese cloth and mash balls on cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not brown.