Big Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

16-20 large cookies

2 sticks (1/2 lb.) unsalted butter, softened but still firm
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. B.P.
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. oats
1-1/2 c. raisins.

1.  Adjust oven racks to low & middle positions; heat to 350 d.

2.  Beat butter until creamy. - Add sugars, beat until fluffy. - 3".  Beat in eggs one at a time.

3.  Mix flour, salt, B.P. & nutmeg together, then stir into butter. - sugar mixture with wooden spoon.  Stir in oats & raisins.

4.  Form dough in 16-20 2" bars.  Place on parch paper covered cookies sheets.  Bake until edges turn golden brown. 22-25 min.

5.  Let stand on racks 30 min. before serving.

Date Oatmeal Cookies
Substititue 1-1/2 c. chopped dates for the raisins

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Substitute 1-1/2 c. semi sweet chocolate chips for raisins