Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 C. margarine or butter, softened

1 C. packed brown sugar

½ C. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 ½ C. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. salt

3 C. oatmeal

1 C. raisins

Beat together margarine and sugars until creamy.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.  Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.  Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake on 350º for 10-12 min.  or until golden brown.  Cool 1 min. on cookie sheet, remove to wire rack. 

            Bar Cookies:  Mix the same, press into an ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan.  Bake for 30- 35 min.