1 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. shortening, soft
1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. quick oats, uncooked
1 c. raisins

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth, 2 minutes. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.