Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, softened ( 5 sticks)
• 3 cups brown sugar (packed)
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 6 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 5 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 6 cups quick oats, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 2 pounds raisins or dates

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and beat until well blended.
2. Beat in salt, baking soda, vanilla extract, allspice and orange peel.
3. Add flour, a little at a time, and mix well.
4. Add raisins or dates and blend well.
5. Chill dough.
6. Drop chilled dough by teaspoonsful onto lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 100.

Source: The Church Kitchen, by Doris Box