Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (oleo or Crisco)
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. quick oats
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. buttermilk
2 c. flour

Preparation

Blend shortening and sugar together; add eggs, beating in 1 at a time.
Add vanilla and salt; mix thoroughly.
Dissolve soda in milk.
Pour boiling water over raisins and let stand a few minutes.
Drain well and add to egg mixture.
Add flour alternately with milk; add oats.
Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.