Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 0.25 cups milk
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup raisins
• 1.67 cups quick cooking oats

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Add the raisins and quick oats; mix until just combined. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

3. 3

   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.