2 1/2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets. In bowl combine oats, flour, walnuts, baking soda, salt, cinnamon; set aside. In mixer, cream shortening, butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in dry ingredients just until combined. Drop by level tablespoons 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Cool completely. 60 calories each.