White Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
["1 c. butter", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/3 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal", "3/4 c. raisins (I soak in hot water and squeeze out)", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)"]
["Cream butter and gradually add sugar; cream well and add eggs and vanilla.", "Beat well and add flour, soda and salt.", "Mix well and stir in oatmeal, raisins and nuts (optional).", "Chill dough.", "Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet and flatten with glass dipped in sugar.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "oatmeal", "raisins", "nuts"]