Raisin Oatmeal Crispies

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 c. oatmeal
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts
• 3/4 c. raisins

1. Cream shortening and sugar together thoroughly.
2. Blend in egg, rind and vanilla.
3. Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
4. Sift flour mixture, oatmeal, nuts and raisins into creamed mixture.
5. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350u0b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Allow to cool for a short time before removing from cookie sheet.
7. Remove to wire rack to cool.
8. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

shortening, brown sugar, egg, lemon rind, vanilla extract, flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, oatmeal, nuts, raisins

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=165235 (may not work)