1 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. soft shortening
1 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal (uncooked)
1 c. raisins

Sift together flour, soda, nutmeg and cinnamon in bowl. Add shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oatmeal and raisins. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.