| | Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup of all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of soda 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg 1/2 cup of firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of shortening 1 egg 2 tablespoons of milk 2 cups of quick cooking oats, uncooked 1 cup of raisins |
| Combine the flour, soda, salt, and spices, set aside. Combine the sugar and shortening, creaming well, beat in egg and milk. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375ºF. for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on cookie sheets, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen. |