2 c. raisins
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sugar
4 c. oatmeal
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
6 eggs
2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Place raisins, eggs and vanilla in a blender and mix well. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars together. Combine oatmeal, flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and nuts, if used. Add to creamed mixture alternately with egg mixture. Chill for approximately 2 hours. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. 120 cookies.