1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening, softened
2 eggs
2 c. Quaker oats (uncooked)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins

Sift together flour, cinnamon, soda, salt and nutmeg. Add shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven (350 degrees) for 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.