Oatmeal Jumbles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. powdered cloves
1/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk
2 unbeaten eggs
1 1/2 c. uncooked rolled oats
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. raisins

Preparation

Sift flour and add soda.
Measure shortening and next six ingredients into large bowl.
Beat vigorously with spoon or electric mixer until well mixed.
Stir in flour, oats, nuts and raisins.
Drop by teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen.