Oatmeal Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar (free from lumps)
2 eggs
2 c. rolled oats (preferably slow cook variety)
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. nutmeats

Preparation

Cream shortening 2 minutes at high speed in large bowl. Add brown
sugar to shortening and cream 3 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute at high speed after each.\tAdd rolled oats;
mix\ta few seconds.\tSift together flour, baking powder and salt,
beating
at
high
speed, after mixing with spatula.
Stir in remaining ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove
from sheet while hot.
Store in jar or tins; will remain crispy for days.
Makes 5 dozen.