Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
["3/4 c. shortening", "1 1/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar", "1 egg", "1/3 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)", "1 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt (optional)", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. raisins", "1 c. coarsely chopped nuts"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Lightly grease baking sheet.", "Combine shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla and beat at medium speed until well blended.", "Combine oats and dry ingredients.", "Mix into creamed mixture.", "Stir in raisins and nuts.", "Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart.", "Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "milk", "vanilla", "oats", "flour", "soda", "salt", "cinnamon", "raisins", "nuts"]