2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
3/4 c. molasses
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. oatmeal
Nuts & raisins as desired

Cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and molasses. Stir in flour, soda, salt and cinnamon. Add oatmeal. Add nuts and raisins as desired. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.