2 c. melted shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. white sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. rolled oats
2 c. Grape-Nut flakes
1 c. raisins (optional)
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda

Blend shortening and sugar. Add and beat eggs and vanilla. Mix oats, raisins and flakes in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients. Mix in oats flakes and raisins by hand. Knead is easy. Drop by teaspoons on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minutes. Decorate before baking.