Soft Oatmeal Cookies

My sister, Jill, is looking for a soft oatmeal cookie and I remembered I have this one from years ago. I think it was one of the first cookies I ever made. I have no idea where it came from, I've had it in my recipe book for years and years. It's pretty good, a little different than your typical oatmeal cookie. I personally prefer the "Subway style"...the darker in color, flatter oatmeal cookie, but this one is good too.

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped nuts, optional  (I don't add these)

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs & oatmeal; stir until well mixed. Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk. Add vanilla, raisins & nuts if desired. Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet by large tbsp.

Bake at 350 degree's for 12 minutes. (Took 10 in my oven, so adjust accordingly.)