1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour
1 ts Soda
1 ts Salt
1 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
3/4 c Shortening; soft
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1 c Brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Eggs
1/4 c Milk
3 c Quaker Oats, uncooked
— (quick or old-fashioned)
1 c Raisins
Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices into bowl. Add shortening,
sugars, eggs and milk. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats
and raisins. Chill dough about 1 hour.
Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut
with floured 3-inch round cutter. Place on greased cooky sheets; sprinkle
lightly with sugar. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 degrees F.) 12 to
15 minutes.
Yields
36 Cookies