Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. melted butter
  • 1/2 c. melted lard
  • 1 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 1 3/4 c. oatmeal
  • 1 c. raisins or nutmeats, cut fine or 1/2 c. each

Method

  • Set oven at 350°.
  • Sift together first four ingredients.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Arrange by teaspoonfuls on buttered cookie sheets.
  • Bake until the edges are brown (about 12 minutes). Makes 75.
  • Increase oatmeal to 2 cups and flour to 1 3/4 cups for thicker cookies.