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1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
½ cup sour milk
2 eggs, beaten until mixed
2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal (old fashioned)
1 teaspoon soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup raisins
These were one of James' favorite cookies from his boyhood, and Martha made them often.
Cream sugar and shortening; add milk and eggs, mix thoroughly, and add the dry ingredients and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes.
