Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 cup (2 sticks - 1/2 lb) butter, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Heat oven to 350°F.

Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large bowl until
light and fluffy; blend in eggs and vanilla. Stir together flour,
cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing
well. Stir in oats and raisins. (Batter will be stiff.) Drop by
rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 11 to 12 minutes or until set; cookies will be slightly moist in
center. Do not over bake. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to
wire rack. Cool completely.

About 4 dozen cookies.