2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. shortening, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 c. raisins, chopped
3 c. oatmeal, quick or old fashioned

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into bowl. Add shortening, sugars, eggs and milk. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and raisins. Refrigerate dough about 1 hour.

Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured 3 inch round cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets; sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.