Oatmeal Crispies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening (part butter best)
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 c. quick oats
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugars; beat in eggs and vanilla.
Sift together flour, salt and soda.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
Form into small balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet, push down a bit with fork.
Bake at 350\u00b0 about 10 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool slightly before removing to rack to cool.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.