Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp. sour milk
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 c. oatmeal
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. raisins or dates

Method

  • Mix sugar, shortening and eggs well.
  • In another bowl mix sour milk and soda.
  • Sift together flour, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Alternate milk and flour in mixing bowl with sugar, shortening and eggs.
  • Add oatmeal, chopped nuts and raisins or dates.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.