Oatmeal Cookies

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Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cup flour
1 cup oatmeal
3/4 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
nutmeats, if desired

Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs. sift flour , soda, cinnamon and salt. Combine with oatmeal. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk to sugar and shortening mixture. Add raisins and nutmeats. Drop by teaspoonful on greased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 to 375 degrees.