1/2 c. shortening
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
3/4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. raisins

Combine first 5 ingredients and beat thoroughly. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and soda. Add to first mixture and stir well. Add rolled oats and raisins and mix well. Drop by spoonsful on cookie sheet, flatten and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.