1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, raisins and pecans. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.