Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or oleo
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. water
1 c. raisins, plumped in hot water, then drained
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar; add egg and vanilla.
Mix soda with 1 tablespoon water.
Add to sugar mixture.
Stir in flour and salt. Blend well.
Add oatmeal and raisins (and nuts, if desired). Spoon out by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.