A Whole Mess Of Oatmeal Cookies
["2 1/2 c. white sugar", "2 1/2 c. brown sugar", "2 1/2 c. shortening", "5 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla", "5 c. oatmeal", "2 tsp. plus 1/4 c. milk", "2 1/2 tsp. salt", "2 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "6 c. flour"]
["Combine sugars, shortening, eggs, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, salt and milk.", "Beat until smooth and creamy.", "Mix in flour, then oats.", "Optional ingredients are chocolate chips, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, raisins, nuts or coconut.", "Drop teaspoons of dough onto cookie sheet and bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let cookies get too brown or they will be too dry.", "Makes 12 to 16 dozen."]
["white sugar", "brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "oatmeal", "milk", "salt", "baking soda", "baking powder", "flour"]