Delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2 Cups Brown Sugar

2/3 Cup Shortening

2/3 Cup Butter/Margarine

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup finely blended Oats
As many Raisins as you desire

Stir fats and sugars (sugar, eggs, shortening, and butter) into smooth creamy mixture.  Now, add the vanilla, salt, baking soda, and flour.  Mix until well blended.  Stir in oats and raisins.  I usually use a cookie-dough scoop and plop about a dozen or so on the greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Don't like fruit or chocolate in cookies?  They also make great oatmeal cookies.  These were a hit with my roommates: