1 c. shortening (or butter)
2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
2 c. rolled oats
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix fat, sugar and eggs. Mix in baking soda, salt and flour. Mix in rolled oats and raisins. Drop dough by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.