SCOTTISH ROB ROY COOKIES

Ingredients:

• 1 cup homogenized shortening (e.g., Spry)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup nuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup raisins, chopped
• 1 3/4–2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/4 cup sour milk or buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Combine shortening, salt, and spices; add brown sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
2. Add beaten eggs and mix well.
3. Add rolled oats, nuts, and raisins, mixing thoroughly.
4. Sift flour and baking soda together; add half to the creamed mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour, mixing well.
5. Drop by teaspoon onto greased baking sheets.
6. Flatten cookies with a glass covered with a damp cloth.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 10–15 minutes.