Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups butter

2 cups brown sugar packed

2 cups sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla

4 eggs

3 cups sifted flour

2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon baking soda

6 cups oats (old fashioned variety)

Raisins (optional)

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time beating after each egg. Sift dry ingredients and combine with butter mixture. Drop by teaspoon on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 14 dozen