2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat either by hand or with electric mixer at medium speed, occasionally scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake lightly browned. Remove immediately to wire rack and cool. Makes about 4 dozen.