3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. paced brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. water (off the simmered raisins)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. raisins simmered in 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. coconut
1/4 c. nuts

Beat shortening, sugars, egg, water and vanilla until creamy. Add flour, soda and salt; blend well. Add oatmeal, raisins, chips, coconut and nutmeats. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Variation: Substitute 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for raisins.