Chewy Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. oleo or Crisco
1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashion)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Lightly grease baking sheet.
Combine Crisco, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla; beat at medium speed of mixer until well blended.
Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix into creamed mixture.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Cool 2 minutes on cooling rack.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.