Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I love baking oatmeal cookies, it is not only delicious but it is also nutritious.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup shortening or butter soft
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup water
1 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 cups oatmeal uncooked
1 cup raisins

Procedure:

1. Beat the shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, water and vanilla together until creamy.

2. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture, blend well and stir in oats and raisins.

3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.

4. Bake in preheated moderate oven 350°F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

For variety add chopped nuts or chocolate chips.