Instructions

  1. Mix shortening and sugar.
  2. Mix eggs, salt, vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
  3. Dissolve soda in boiling water, then mix into egg mixture (this might have a curdled look and thats normal).
  4. Add flour and oats.
  5. Mix in raisins.
  6. Drop onto greased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350° 10 minutes, do not over bake.