Molasses Oatmeal Cookies

ingredients

1 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 c rolled oats (regular or quick cooking)
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
1/2. c molasses
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
2 tbls milk
1/2 c seedless raisins
1/2 c chopped nuts

directions

Combine flour, soda salt, baking powder, and spices; stir in rolled oats and set aside. Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and vanilla an beat in egg. Add milk, raisins, and nuts to cream mixture. Stir in flour mixture and drop by tbls onto an ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes. Cool and store in a tightly covered container.

Source: Wilkins