OATMEAL COOKIES WITH OR WITHOUT RAISINS

1 C.   sugar

1 C.   shortening

2 C.   quick oatmeal

1 C.   raisins (optional)

2 1/4 C.   flour

5 T.   milk or juice from raisins

2 eggs

1/2 t.   salt

2 t.   cinnamon

1/2 t.   nutmeg

1/4 t.   cloves

1 t.   baking soda

1 C.   walnuts (optional)

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IF MAKING OATMEAL RAISIN:   boil raisins in 1/4 C.   water for 10 min.
CREAM:  sugar and shortening
ADD:   eggs
COMBINE:   remaining ingredients and mix well.   Putting raisins and nuts in last.   Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet.   Bake in preheated 375 degrees oven for 10 to 12 min.

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