1 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. shortening, soft
1 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. raisins

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into bowl. Add shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oatmeal and raisins. Drop by teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.