1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
6 tbsp. molasses
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped raisins
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix first 4 ingredients well together. Sift together and stir in the next 4 ingredients. Stir in the mixed last 3 ingredients. Drop by teaspoons 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

This has at least 100 years as a real first class cookie.