1 c margarine, softened

2 c packed brown sugar

2 lg eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 c flour

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

3 c quick-cooking rolled oats

2 c granulated sugar

In a lg bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar. Mix well, and then add the eggs and vanilla.  Stir until the eggs are thoroughly blended in. Add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir until well blended. Add the oats and continue to vigorously stir until the oats are evenly blended. Chill the dough uncovered for several hours or overnight.

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Roll the dough into small balls about the size of a walnut. Pour the sugar into a shallow bowl and roll each ball through it, so that it is coated completely with sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake until edges and the tops of the cookies are golden brown, 18-20 minutes. The cookies will flatten while baking.

Cool the cookies on a wire rack or a plate and then put into sealed containers.

Makes 3 dozen cookies