1 heaping tbsp. Crisco
1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
2 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Nuts if desired

Cook raisins in 1/2 cup water for 5 minutes, cool and drain. Cream shortening and sugar: add eggs lightly beaten. Add raisins, milk, and oatmeal. Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder, and cinnamon together. Add to first mixture. Add 3/4 cup butterscotch chips. Drop on greased cookie sheet by spoonfuls. Bake in 400 degree oven.