* Exported from MasterCook Mac * Homemade Slice & Bake Oatmeal Cookies Recipe By : _Make-A-Mix_ by Eliason, Harward & Westover Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Homemade Convenience Mixes Cookies Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups butter or margarine 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups packed brown sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 cups unbleached flour 5 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins -- or up to 2 cups Cut four 14" x 12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine with the granulated and brown su gars until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy . In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, salt and baking soda and baking powder. Stir flour mixture into egg and butter mixture; blend well. Stir in raisins and nuts until distributed evenly. Divide the dough into 4 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8" - 10" roll. W rap rolls in waxed paper. Place the rolls in a rectangular freezer contain er with a tight fitting lid, or into a large freezer zip-lock bag, or wrap well in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil. Label with date and contents. Store in freezer. Use within 6 months. To prepare cookies: Slightly thaw one roll of oatmeal cookie dough. Prehe at oven to 350°. Cut the dough into 1/4" thick slices. Arrange cut piec es on lightly greased cookie sheets, placing about 1" apart. Bake for abo ut 10-12 minutes, or until the centers are slightly set and the edges are l ightly browned. Remove from oven; cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet b efore removing to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cooki es. Makes 4 rolls of cookie dough, or enough for about 12 dozen cookies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Chocolate chips can be added to this dough, either in addition to o r in place of the raisins.