1/3 lb. butter, softened slightly
4/9 cups sugar
1/3 tsp salt
1 large egg yolk
2/3 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/3 + 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick oats
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup dark raisins
2 ounces chopped crystallized ginger
2/3 tsp baking soda
Cream together butter, sugar and salt. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and beat until smooth. Granduall add the flour, beating on low speed until incorporated.
Add all other ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined.
Drop the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10 1/2 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Makes 32 cookies.
2000 Delicious.