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.