Oatmeal Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft shortening
3/4 c. sugar (white)
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 egg
1 1/2 c. oats
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. raisins

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Beat shortening and sugars until creamy. Add vanilla.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together. Add alternately with milk to creamy mixture.
Stir in oatmeal, nuts and raisins.
Drop on cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.