Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

• 3/4 c. oleo or Crisco
• 1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 c. milk
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. Quaker oats (quick or old fashion)
• 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.
3. Combine Crisco, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla; beat at medium speed of mixer until well blended.
4. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix into creamed mixture.
5. Stir in raisins and nuts.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
8. Cool 2 minutes on cooling rack.
9. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.

oleo, brown sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=333751 (may not work)