Submitted by Pat Mood

Makes 4 1/2 to 5 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup chopped black walnuts
3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)

Cooking Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  Combine flour, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.  Stir in oats, walnuts and craisins.  Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until browned.  Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire rack.