1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1/2 c. oats
1 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream shortening and sugars. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda, stir until creamy. Mix in oats and raisins. Roll into balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until brown.