Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
["1 c. margarine or butter, softened", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/2 granulated sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "3 c. quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked", "1 c. raisins"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Beat margarine and sugars until creamy.", "Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.", "Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.", "Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.", "Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; move to wire rack to cool completely.", "Store in airtight container.", "Makes about 4 dozen."]
["margarine", "brown sugar", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "oats", "raisins"]