1 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 c. raisins (optional)

Sift together flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon into bowl. Add shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in oatmeal. Drop by heaping teaspoonsful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.