Oatmeal Lunchbox Cookies

Ingredients:
- 2 c. white raisins
- 1 c. shortening
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1/4 c. milk
- 1 c. flour
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. soda
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 1/2 c. quick cook oatmeal

Directions:
- Pour boiling water over raisins.
- Let stand 5 minutes; drain. Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add peanut butter and eggs.
- Add 1/4 cup milk and flour sifted with cinnamon, soda and salt.
- Add vanilla and oatmeal.
- Stir in raisins.
- Drop on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 15 to 18 minutes.