Ingredients
1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup packed light brown sugar3 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup raisins1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add to creamed mixture, stirring just until combined. Stir in the oats, raisins and pecans if desired.
Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a greased glass bottom.
Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-11 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
