1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins
1 tbsp. dark rum
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 c. oatmeal
2 tbsp. milk

Sift together in mixing bowl flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg. Soak raisins in dark rum for 10 minutes prior to mixing.

Cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Stir in the egg, add the flour, spices and milk, and mix in the oatmeal and raisins.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven 12 to 14 minutes.

Submitted by: CM