1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening (butter)
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins

In a large mixing bowl stir together both sugars, flour, salt, soda and spices. Add shortening, egg, milk and vanilla. Stir until mixed well. Mix in oatmeal and raisins. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease cookie sheets. Drop dough from teaspoon to make small mounds about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove to cooling rack.