Oatmeal Craisin Cookies

My mom tore this recipe out of her Penzey's magazine and said she was going to try to have time to make them. So I made them for her. They were okay straight out of the oven, but I think I like them better after having cooled, maybe best a few days after they are baked.

Oatmeal Craisin Cookies
Recipe from Penzeys Spices

1 Cup butter, softened
3/4 Cup sugar
3/4 Cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
1 1/2 Cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1to 2 tsp CINNAMON (we used CHINA)
3 Cups cooking oats
1 6 oz pkg Craisins
1/2 Cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°.
Cream the butter and sugars until well blended.
Add the eggs and PURE VANILLA EXTRACT and blend well.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, and CINNAMON. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Add the oats, craisins, and chocolate chips if you opt for them. Stir until mixed well.

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.