Mom's Oatmeal Cookies

By sybrmom

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups oatmeal

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine, then add flour, soda, and salt. Stir in oats and raisins (if using). Drop onto baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes. They will not brown. Do NOT overbake. Best eaten within 24 hours.