Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. self-rising flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
3 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Stir together the flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In large mixing bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs.
Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Drop from a spoon onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 8 minutes, or until barely brown.