Ingredients:

1 cup butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup light brown sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp allspice

2 cups old fashioned oats

1 cup raisins

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugars.

2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

3. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and allspice.

4. Add to creamed mixture; mix to blend.

5. Stir in oatmeal and raisins.

6. Drop a tablespoon of dough onto cookie sheet about 2-inches apart. Cookies will spread!

7. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes.

8. Cool for about 5 minutes on cookie sheet, then remove to a cooling rack.

Bon Appetit!