1 c. shortening (butter)
1 c. white granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, whole
1 tsp. vanilla
2 scant c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate bits
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins

Cream together shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to shortening-sugar mixture. Now add oats, chocolate bits, nuts, and raisins, one at a time. Drop by teaspoonsful on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 to 12 minutes. Yield: about 7 dozen cookies.