Aunt Mary'S Best Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or rum
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, chocolate chips and/or raisins (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla.
Beat about 2 minutes, until fluffy.
Add the rolled oats, flour, baking soda and salt to beaten mixture.
Mix well. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and/or raisins.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.