1 c. shortening or 1/2 shortening & 1/2 butter
1 1/2 c. sugar or 3/4 c. white & 3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in a little water
6 tbsp. milk
3 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins or 1 c. chopped apples
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Beat together the shortening, sugar, eggs and soda. I like to add 1 teaspoon vanilla to this mixture. Add milk and beat again. Add oatmeal, raisins and walnuts; stir again.