Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup  molasses
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional)

Instructions:

• Cream the shortening and sugar
• Add the eggs, molasses and milk… beat well.
• Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves together and add to the creamed mixture along with the quick-cooking oats.
• Add the raisins or currants if desired.
• Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until brown but still soft.

Comments:

Makes 4 dozen cookies.