OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cups butter, softened 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

4 cups quick or old fashioned oats

1-1/2 cups raisins

Yield: 4 dozen cookies or 3 cookie bars

Temperature: 350°F/177°C

Bake Time: 12-15 minutes

Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl and set aside. Attach the Beaters and cream the butter on Speed 5 for 2 minutes.

Add both sugar and beat on Speed 5 for 2 minutes. Add eggs and continue to beat on Speed 7 for 2 minutes. Eject Beaters and attach Cookie Dough Hooks. Add half of flour mixture and mix on Speed 3 for 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining flour mixture and mix on Speed 3 for 2 minutes. Add 1-1/2 cups oatmeal and mix on Speed 5, gradually adding remaining oatmeal until well mixed. Allow to mix for 2 minutes. Reduce to Speed 1, add raisins, and stir until mixed.

Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake as directed.

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