Oatmeal Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. shortening or margarine
2 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
5 eggs
1/4 c. milk
5 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 tsp. salt
5 c. oatmeal
2 1/2 tsp. vanilla *

Preparation

*Or use cinnamon and nutmeg for spice cookies and raisins. For chocolate chip cookies, add 2 packages (12 ounces) each and 2 cups chopped nuts.