Chewy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening or butter
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. old-fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Combine shortening (or butter), sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in a large bowl.
Beat thoroughly.
Add dry mixture, raisins, nuts and oatmeal.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Cook 10 to 12 minutes until lightly brown.
Cool 2 minutes on rack.