Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar (free from lumps)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c. rolled oats (preferably slow cook variety)
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1/2 c. nutmeats

Method

  • Cream shortening 2 minutes at high speed in large bowl. Add brown
  • sugar to shortening and cream 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute at high speed after each. Add rolled oats;
  • mix a few seconds. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt,
  • beating
  • at
  • high
  • speed, after mixing with spatula.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove
  • from sheet while hot.
  • Store in jar or tins; will remain crispy for days.
  • Makes 5 dozen.