Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

2 1/2 Cups shortening
1 1/2 firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 white sugar
6 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla

Add:
6 Cups quick oameal
1 1/4 Cups milk
6 Cups sifted flour
3 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. cinnamon

Mix well and add:
3 Cups raisins or chopped dates
2 Cups chopped nuts

Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes
Makes 12 dozen cookies.