1 c. raisins
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1 2/3 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Wash raisins in hot water and drain. Cream shortening with sugar, add beaten eggs and milk. Combine with oatmeal, raisins and mix well. Add flour sifted with soda, salt, and cinnamon. Beat thoroughly. Drop onto greased pan and bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Yields about 3 dozen medium cookies.