Raisin Oatmeal Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. raisins

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly.
Blend in egg, rind and vanilla.
Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
Sift flour mixture, oatmeal, nuts and raisins into creamed mixture.
Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Allow to cool for a short time before removing from cookie sheet.
Remove to wire rack to cool.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.