Oatmeal Cookies

From: Laurel Whitham; Yield: approx 5 dozen

1 C brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
1 egg
3/4 C butter
1 t salt
1 t vanilla
1 C flour
1 t baking soda
3 C oatmeal
1 C raisins

Pour hot water over raisins and let stand. Set oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, salt, and vanilla. Add remaining ingredients. Drain raisins leaving a little moisture still on them. Add to dough. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake 9-10 min or until done.

VARIATIONS:
Use approx 1/3 C bran and 2 2/3C oatmeal instead of just oatmeal. Use whole wheat flour instead of white.