Prize Winning Oatmeal Drop Cookies

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 cups rolled oats

½ cup packed brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

⅓ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup raisins

Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Add oatmeal, brown sugar, white sugar, shortening, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix together. Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes.