Chewy Oatmeal Cookies 


3/4 cup butter flavored shortening 
1 1/4 cups brown sugar 
1 egg 
1/3 cup milk 
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 
3 cups oats, rolled (raw) quick/ old fashioned 
1 cup flour all-purpose 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
1 cup raisins 
1 cup walnuts chopped 

Lightly grease cookie sheet with shortening. Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla; beat with mixer on high speed to blend well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to shorteing mixture and combine until just blended. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 10-13 min., or until lightly browned. Cool 2 min. on cooling rack.