Nangy's Oatmeal Cookies

Jewell Edward's Oatmeal Cookies

3 eggs well beaten
1 cup raisins
1 tsp vanilla
Combine eggs, raisins, and vanilla let mixture stand 1 hour.

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 cups rolled oats (Quaker 1 Min oats)
1cup chopped nuts
Thoroughly cream together shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, sift flour, salt, soda and cinnamon into sugar mixture mix well. Blend in eggs, raisins, oat meal, and nuts.
Dough should be stiff enough to roll into little balls. Flatten just a little, bake on cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 min. (Do not over bake.)

Submitted by Granny