1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour, sifted
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. oatmeal, uncooked

Mix together sugar, eggs and milk, well. Blend in flour, salt, soda and cinnamon. Stir in raisins and oatmeal; mixing well. Drop teaspoon size balls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.