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Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup peanuts
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup molasses
3 large eggs
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons baking soda
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
2. Using a food processor, add quick cooking oats, raisins and peanuts; blend until crumbly. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl cream softened butter and sugar; add molasses, beat until creamy and smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Set aside.
4. In another bowl mix together buttermilk and baking soda; set aside.
   In another bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
5. Beginning with flour mixture, slowly fold into creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture; ending with flour mixture. Beat until completely mixed. Stir in oatmeal mixture; mix until blended.
6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

Makes 60 cookies.