1 c. shortening - 1/2 butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins, cooked

Cream shortenings and brown sugar. Add eggs, add flour with spices except soda. Add soda to raisins, water 5 tablespoons, then add to flour mixture, add oatmeal and raisins and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.