Late Saturday night, I decided to bake some cookies to take up for the kids at camp.  I’m not a parent who believes that kids need a boatload of junk food to hold them over while they’re away from home, but at the same time, wanted to leave a little something with them that had the taste of home when we left.  I decided on oatmeal raisin cookies, and since all three kids said they were delicious, I thought you might like the recipe.

• 1 c. butter
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 1/2 c. flour
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3 c. oats (I did it so late at night that I can’t remember if I used rolled or quick oats – I think it was rolled but it doesn’t really matter)
• 1 c. raisins

Cream the butter and sugars, then beat in the eggs.  Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed.  Drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 – 12 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool for one minute before removing from pan.  These are so yummy that you might want to consider doubling the recipe!

Avivah