Raisin Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/3 c. molasses
3 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. undiluted Carnation evaporated milk
3 c. quick oats
2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. chopped nuts if desired

Preparation

Blend sugars, shortening, eggs and molasses until light and fluffy.
Sift flour, salt, spices, soda and baking powder together. Add dry ingredients alternately with Carnation until well mixed. Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Drop by heaping spoonfuls on greased baking sheet.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes or until light brown.
Cool on wire racks.