2 c. oatmeal
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon, ground
2 tsp. cloves, ground
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. shortening, or better yet, 1/2 c. bacon grease & 1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. vinegar
Pinch of salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts (opt.)

Mix all of the dry stuff. Mix all of the wet stuff. Mix it all together. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen.