Carol Capener's Oatmeal Cookies

2 c. raisins                             1 c. sifted flour
1 c. margarine                       3/4 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar                              3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. peanut butter               2 tsp. cinnamon      
3 eggs                                   2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk                             3-1/2 c. oats          

Let raisins soak in enough hot water to cover, about 10 minutes. Drain. Cream margarine, sugar, peanut butter and eggs. Add milk. Sift dry ingredients and add to batter. Mix well with mixer. Stir in vanilla and oats with spoon. Stir in raisins.

Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and grease well. Drop by small spoonfuls about 2" apart. Bake at 375 deg for about 15 minutes. Makes 8-9 dozen soft cookies.

- Carol Capener
  Gaithersburg, Md.