Giant Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 - 1/2 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup softened butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 - 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups old fashioned oats

Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat until well blended. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture until well blended. Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.

Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto 14 by 16 baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Let stand 3 minutes before removing. Makes 2 dozen.

Variation: Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Makes 5 dozen.