Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 c. oats
  • 1/4 c. sweet milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 or 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. raisins or dates
  • 1 c. chopped nuts and/or 1 c. chocolate chips

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar and add beaten eggs and vanilla. Mix the rest of the dry ingredients.
  • Sprinkle over the raisins, or nuts, and combine the mixtures.
  • Add only enough milk to make a stiff dough.
  • Drop on a greased pan, one inch apart.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes in moderate oven (350°).
  • Makes 4 dozen.