Absolutely Excellent Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 2 cups brown sugar 
• 3  eggs 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 cup raisins 
• 2 cups rolled oats 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup semi chocolate chips 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 1 cup milk sour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• wire rack

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla and sour milk.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the rolled oats, and your choice of additions. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.