8 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. baking soda
8 c. quick cooking oats
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 c. melted shortening
2 c. light molasses
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. hot water
3 c. seedless raisins
2 c. ground walnuts

Reserve 1/2 cup flour. Sift together 8 cups flour, salt and baking powder. In a very large bowl or dishpan, mix oats, sugar and cinnamon. Stir in shortening, molasses, eggs, hot water, sifted dry ingredients, raisins and nuts. Work dough with hands until well mixed. Add the reserved 1/2 cup flour if needed to make dough workable. Roll dough to 1/4" thickness; cut with 3 1/2" round cutter. Place 2" to 3" apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake in a moderate oven, 375 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove cookies to racks to cool. Makes 6 dozen.