Mccanns Irish Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Cream
1 1/4 cups margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine together
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
3 cups mccann's quick-cooking oatmeal
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts

Preparation

I am trying this recipe with slivered almond instead of walnuts.
Cream margarine and sugars.
Add egg and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shortening mixture.
Mix well.
Stir in the oats, raisins and walnuts.
Drop rounded teaspoons of batter on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire cooling rack.