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 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oats
1 c. raisins (optional)

Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg into bowl. Add shortening, sugar and vanilla. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated moderate oven, 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.