Best Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. oats
1 c. raisins (if desired)

Preparation

Melt shortening and stir in sugar, add egg and beat until well blended.
Sift together flour, salt and baking powder and stir into first mixture.
Blend in vanilla and oats (raisins).
Drop on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.