1 c. butter (1/2 lb.)
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. milk
2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. mixed spices or see below
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oatmeal
2 c. raisins
1 c. chopped pecans

MIXED SPICES:

4 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. allspice or chips

Cream fat with sugar. Beat eggs and mix with milk. Mix flour well with soda, baking powder and spices. Add rolled oats and raisins. Add liquid and dry ingredients alternately to the creamed butter and sugar. Add nuts. Drop on greased pans and bake about 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Mixed Spices Recipe: Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice or cloves. Use as needed.