Mama Carolyn's Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup shortening

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

3 cups quick oats

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 cup raisins or dried cranberries

1 cup chopped walnuts

Heat oven to 375 F. Grease cookie sheets.

Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk and vanilla in large bowl.

In a separate bowl combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Mix into creamed mixture just until blended.

Fold in raisins and nuts.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake one sheet at a time for 9 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Place on paper bags on counter top to cool.