Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 c. milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. oatmeal
• 1 c, all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 c. raisins
• 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

1. Heat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Lightly grease baking sheet with shortening.
3. Combine shortening, egg, milk, vanilla and brown sugar in a large bowl.
4. Beat at medium speed until well blended.
5. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into the creamy mixture at a low speed, just until blended.
6. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart into a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly brown.
8. Cool 2 minutes on a cooling rack.

shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, oatmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=219357 (may not work)