Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 c. shortening
2 c. oatmeal
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
raisins (optional)

Preparation

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy; stir in vanilla.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Stir in oatmeal and raisins.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.