1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 c. raisins

Cream shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water, cinnamon and allspice in mixing bowl and beat thoroughly. Sift together flour, salt and soda. Add to the shortening mixture. Mix well. Blend in oats and raisins. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 12 to 15 minutes. Yield: 2 1/2 dozen.