1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. raisins
2 large eggs
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. old fashioned oatmeal

Heat oven to 350°F. Soak raisins in rum.

Beat together the butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.

Stir in oats and raisins and mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or longer for more crispy cookies. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.

Makes about 4 dozen.