Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour
2 c. quick oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and molasses together.
Add flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg alternately with milk and beat well after each addition.
Add raisins and nuts and mix well.
Drop by teaspoon on baking sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.