Oatmeal Cookies

== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup shortening
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup white sugar
* 2 eggs well beaten
* 1 tablespoon vanilla
* 1½ cup flour
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp baking soda
* 1 tablespoon cinnamon
* 3 cups oats (Quaker quick or old fashioned. Do not use instant.)
* ¾ cup chopped walnuts (use ½ cup if using raisins)
* 1 cup raisins (optional)
 	
==Directions==
# Cream shortening and sugars, add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
# Sift flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
# Add to first mixture and mix well.
# Add raisins and nuts.
# Add oats last.
# Spoon out by rounded tablespoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets.
# Bake at 350°F.
# Bake for 10 minutes.
# Remove to wire rack.
# Cool completely.
Category:Cookie Recipes