1 c. sifted, all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. uncooked rolled oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. soft shortening
2 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/3 c. Pet evaporated milk

Preheat oven at 375 degrees. Sift together flour and salt onto piece of paper. Mix in oats and raisins with a spoon. Mix shortening, brown sugar, and vanilla in a 2-quart bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and evaporated milk and beat hard for 1 minute.

Stir in flour mixture about 1/3 at a time. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie pan, about 2 inches apart. Bake on oven rack slightly above center 12 minutes, or until light brown. Remove from pan at once. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.