RAISIN OATMEAL DROP COOOKIES

Wendell & Mary Fox

RAISIN OATMEAL DROP COOOKIES

2 cups seedless raisins	1 cup shortening
3 cups flour	2 cups sugar
2 tsp baking soda	4 eggs
1/2 tsp salt	1/2 cup milk
2 tsp cinnamon	3 1/3 cups oatmeal

Wash raisins in hot water and drain.

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and milk. Beat well. Add oatmeal and raisins. Mix well.

Add flour mixture and beat thoroughly. Drop onto greased and floured cookie sheets. (Or spray with Pam).

Bake in moderate oven (350° to 375° F) for about 12 minutes.

Use 1/3 cup less oatmeal if you wish.

Makes 6 dozen