Soft Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening (Crisco works well)
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon, dash of cloves and nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. oats
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Combine flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices.
Add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture.
Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Drop by tablespoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.