Walnut and Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• ground
• 2 12 cups flour
• sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup english walnuts
• chopped

Instructions

1. Cream sugar and shortening thoroughly.
2. Add eggs and mix well.
3. Add ground raisins and nuts; mix well.
4. Sift together dry ingredients and add to shortening mixture.
5. Add vanilla and mix all together.
6. Roll in 1-inch balls; place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart and flatten with a fork.
7. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.