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Joy's Oatmeal Cinnamon Drop Cookies

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon dark molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat brown sugar, butter and eggs in a medium bowl until light and smooth. Beat in molasses and vanilla. Sift together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a small bowl; stir into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, nuts, raisins and chocolate chips. Drop by the tablespoon, 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
3. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 36 cookies.