3 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1 3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups oats
2 1/2 cups raisins
 
Blend flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda in mixing bowl. Set aside.
Blend shortening, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla, in mixing bowl until fluffy. Mix in dry ingredients until well blended, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and raisins.
Place 2 1/2 tablespoons dough formed in a ball on baking sheet and press down until about 1/4 -inch thick and about 3-inches across. Bake at 350 degrees 9-12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet. Makes about 2 dozen.