2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 c. Old Fashioned oatmeal
1 c. raisins (optional)

Cream well brown sugar and shortening. Beat eggs well and add. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add. Add salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Sift flour and mix in. Add oatmeal. Mix well. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.