Oatmeal Drop Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1/2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 1 tsp. water
- 1 1/2 c. oatmeal
- 1/2 c. nutmeats
- 1 c. raisins
- 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add beaten egg.
- Sift together flour, salt and cinnamon.
- Add soda and water.
- Add nuts, raisins and vanilla.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet and bake at 375° for 8 to 12 minutes.
- Remove while hot.
- Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies.