1 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. shortening, softened
1 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oats, uncooked
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 oats and raisins. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated moderate oven at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.