1/2 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/3 c. molasses
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. each baking soda, salt & cinnamon
2 c. rolled oats (oatmeal)
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and molasses. Sift flour, salt, soda and cinnamon together and add to sugar mixture. Stir in oats, nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until browned. Makes about 72 cookies.