Oatmeal Cookies

By Amy C.

1 cup shortening (or margerine/butter)

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs***

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 cups flour

1 1/2 cup quick oats

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Beat first 5 ingredients. Then mix together next 5 ingredients. Then combine both mixtures well. Then stir in raisins if desired. Mixture will be somewhat dry.

Form into small balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 375 dgrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes on pan to finish baking.

Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies.

***Use for each egg 1 tsp baking powder, 2 1/2 Tbsp water & 1 1/2 Tbsp oil.