Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 mixed candied fruits (diced)
- 2 1/2 c sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c quaker oats
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1 c shortening
- 1/2 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c raisins
- 1/2 c walnuts (chopped)
- 1 ts cinnamon
- 1/2 ts soda
- 1/2 ts salt
- 1/2 ts nutmeg
-(quick or old-fashioned) Beat shortening and sugars together until creamy. Blend in eggs. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in fruits, walnuts, and oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cooky sheets. Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) 12 to 15 minutes.
