1 c. raisins or chocolate chips
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
or 1 tsp. allspice in place of these items

Boil raisins for 5 minutes, drain. Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.