Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

1 cup raisins                                                
¼ cup milk
½ cup shortening                                         
1-2/3 cups oatmeal
1 cup sugar                                                  
1-1/2 cups flour
2 eggs                                                          
1 tsp soda
½ tsp salt                                                      
1 tsp cinnamon
 
Wash raisins in hot water and drain.  Cream shortening with sugar; then add beaten eggs and milk.  Combine with oatmeal, raisins and mix well.  Add flour, sifted with soda, salt and cinnamon.  Beat thoroughly.  Drop on greased pans and bake at 350º for 12 minutes.  Makes 3 dozen.