1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar (white OR brown)
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening and sugar, add well beaten egg, milk, oatmeal, raisins and nuts. Mix in dry ingredients that have been sifted together. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees until done.