Chewy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. oatmeal
1 c, all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Lightly grease baking sheet with shortening.
Combine shortening, egg, milk, vanilla and brown sugar in a large bowl.
Beat at medium speed until well blended.
Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into the creamy mixture at a low speed, just until blended.
Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart into a baking sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool 2 minutes on a cooling rack.