Soft Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar together.

Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.

Stir in oats and drained raisins, if desired.

Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drop walnut sized spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheet and placing 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.