Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

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.

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