Village Oatmeal Cookies

Original Recipe from:  Quaker Oats

This is my favorite oatmeal cookie.  I originally got the recipe from the Quaker Oats container over 30 years ago.  My mother’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are great, but I personally like these just a little better (and you can still put raisins in them).  This is a very easy recipe to double if you need a larger batch.  As a matter of fact I very seldom make a single batch anymore.  Oatmeal cookies are good anytime of the year; they are not holiday specific but are a must on my Christmas Cookie List every year.  Make a batch for your family and watch the smiles appear as their noses lead them straight to the kitchen.  Enjoy!

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Ingredients

1-1/4 cup Margarine (or Butter)

3/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Sugar

1 Egg

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1-1/2 cup Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

3 cups Quaker Oats - uncooked

1 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl sift Flour, Baking Soda, Salt and Cinnamon together and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream Margarine and Sugars until smooth. Beat in Egg and Vanilla, mix thoroughly. 

Gradually add flour and mix well.

Stir in Oats (and Raisins) with spatula or wooden spoon.  Mix thoroughly.  Note:  If using Raisins, it is best if you soak the raisins in 1/2 cup boiling water for about 30 minutes to get them plump.  Drain off any remaining water.

Drop by rounded teaspoons full onto greased cookie sheet. 

Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.  Makes approximately 4 dozen.