This is the BEST oatmeal cookie recipe I have found. This is my go-to oatmeal recipe.
Combine eggs, raisins and vanilla in a covered bowl for one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together butter and both sugars.
Add flour, salt cinnamon and soda to the sugar mixture and mix well.
Blend in the egg, raisin and vanilla mixture, then add in the oatmeal and chopped nuts.
Put the dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to keep the cookies from flattening out when baked.
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet or roll into small balls and slightly flatten on cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
Chef's notes: The secret is in soaking the raisins.