Prep Time: 1 hour 25 minutes - Yield: 2 dozen large cookies
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups miniature candy-coated chocolate candies pieces
1 cup raisins
1. Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs; blend well.
2. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, chocolate pieces and raisins; mix well. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake at 325°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
High Altitude (above 3500 feet): Increase flour to 2 cups. Bake as directed above.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Large Cookie * Calories: 290 * Calories from Fat: 110 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 12 g 18% * Saturated Fat: 4 g 20% * Cholesterol: 20 mg 7% Sodium: 210 mg 9% * Total Carbohydrate: 41 g 14% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 28 g * Protein: 4 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 6% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Fruit, 2 1/2 Fat or 2 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat