Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

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1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 (10 oz.) pkg. cinnamon chips
3/4 c. raisins (optional)

Heat oven to 350*. Beat butter, sugar & brown sugar in bowl until creamy. Add eggs & vanilla; beat well. Combine flour & baking soda; add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in oats, cinnamon chips & raisins (if using) ~ batter will be stiff. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 mins., or until lightly browned. Cool 1 min; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

BAR VARIATION: Spread batter into a lightly greased 9x13x2 pan. Bake at 350* for 25-30 mins., or until golden brown. Cool & cut into bars. Makes about 3 dozen bars.